Amwell CEO: Telehealth’s future is in the relationship between clinicians and patients
Going into 2021, Amwell faces a decidedly different world than it did last year. The telehealth company, which went public in September, will navigate a...
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For underserved patients, the promise of telemedicine still holds
Before the pandemic, telehealth was often sold as a luxury — available to people who paid an extra fee for concierge practices or whose companies...
Patients report unmet care needs despite rising telehealth use
When soaring Covid-19 cases hampered many practices’ ability to see patients in-person, telehealth has served as a critical tool to help people access care....
Behind the scenes: How health systems, EHR vendors will give patients unprecedented access to their data
Next year is poised to be a banner year for people accessing their health information. In April, the Department of Health and Human Services will implement...
Humana rolls out virtual diabetes program for Kentucky Medicaid patients
Digital health startup Vida Health struck its first partnership with a Medicaid plan. Humana will offer Vida’s virtual diabetes management program to its Medicaid members...
Kaiser Permanente tests referring patients to 6 digital mental health tools
Over the past two years, managed care organization Kaiser Permanente has been testing how to give its members access to digital health tools. The company...
What’s needed to make consumerization of healthcare work for patients?
Developing a digital care strategy that provides a satisfying patient experience is a balancing act. Patients know an in-person visit with a specialist or that...
Research Shows Mediterranean Diet for Heart Disease Patients –
CÓRDOBA, Spain- One clinical study discovered that the Mediterranean diet has more benefits than a low-fat diet for heart disease patients. A team from Maimonides...
Innovation, not price controls, will ensure patients’ ongoing access to life-saving medicines
As we transition to a new presidential administration in 2021, the high and rising costs of U.S. drug prices will remain a topic of intense...
Optum Ventures co-founder launches digital health platform for LGBTQ patients
After three years of investing in digital health startups, A.G. Breitenstein decided to start her own focused on the LGBTQ community. Called FOLX, the direct-to-consumer...