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AMA Grants New CPT Code for KidneyIntelX to Support Medicare & Reimbursement

by Fred Pennic 07/01/2019 Leave a Comment

5 Opportunities to Increase Electronic Exchange of Medical Documentation

The American Medical Association (AMA) has granted a CPT® Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) Code for Renayltix AI’s lead product, KidneyIntelX. The new code, 0105U, has been approved and published by the AMA CPT Editorial Panel, and is scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2019.Medicare Price for New CPT CodeA payment rate for the new code will be established for Medicare patients through the 2019 Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS) Annual Public Meeting process. Renayltix AI will shortly
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Verizon to Offers Veterans Unlimited Access to the VA’s Telehealth App Free of Charge

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Verizon to Offers Veterans Unlimited Access to the VA’s Telehealth App Free of Charge

Verizon announced plans to offer its customers who are Veterans unlimited access to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) VA Video Connect telehealth app. Starting now, veterans will be able to access the application anywhere across Verizon’s nationwide 4G LTE network, without charge. VA Video Connect Overview VA Video Connect uses smartphone or tablet cameras to let Veterans talk and interact with their VA care team over a live, encrypted video stream. Accessing VA Video Connect
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Survey: Only 20% of Consumers Would Trust AI-Generated Advice for Healthcare

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Survey: Only 20% of Consumers Would Trust AI-Generated Advice for Healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) has no role in consumer healthcare, according to a recent survey commissioned by Invoca and conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults. The survey reveals only one in five (20%) would trust AI-generated advice for healthcare information.Consumers Prefer Humans Over AIPhone calls are the winning channel for healthcare when it comes to completing a transaction, with 32% of consumers preferring to do so over the phone compared to 30% in-person and
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NewYork-Presbyterian Launches $50M Hauser Institute for Health Innovation

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NewYork-Presbyterian Launches $50M Hauser Institute for Health Innovation

NewYork-Presbyterian has announced the launch of The Hauser Institute for Health Innovation, in recognition of the visionary philanthropy of Rita E. Hauser and Gustave M. Hauser. The Hausers have given more than $50 million to NewYork-Presbyterian in support of the Hospital’s innovation programs in health information technology and telemedicine since 2011.Hausers’ Philanthropy Led to Creation of NYB OnDemandThe Hausers’ previous philanthropy efforts led to the creation of NYP OnDemand,
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Eko Unveils Investigational Aortic Stenosis (AS) Detection Algorithm

by Fred Pennic 06/28/2019 Leave a Comment

Eko Core

Eko, a Berkeley-based digital health company applying artificial intelligence and machine learning in the fight against heart disease unveiled an investigational Aortic Stenosis (AS) detection algorithm at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 2019 Scientific Sessions aimed to assist healthcare providers in the early detection of clinically significant AS. The algorithm represents a major step forward toward Eko’s mission to empower healthcare providers with tools to more accurately
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Apple to Sell One Drop’s Blood Glucose Monitors in Select Retail Stores

by Fred Pennic 06/27/2019 Leave a Comment

Apple to Sell One Drop’s Blood Glucose Monitors in Select Retail Stores

One Drop, a digital blood glucose monitoring kit for diabetes management will now be available in select retail Apple stores, CNBC reports. Currently sold online in the Apple Store for $69.95, the digital diabetes kit includes a Bluetooth glucose meter, test strips, lancets (optional), and one year of free coaching from a certified diabetes coach.One Drop Blood Glucose MonitorOne Drop’s blood glucose meter ensures clinically proven accurate, reliable results in just five seconds. The meter then
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Providence St. Joseph Health Acquires Epic Consulting Firm Bluetree

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Providence St. Joseph Health Acquires Epic Consulting Firm Bluetree

Providence St. Joseph Health, a national, not-for-profit Catholic health system, announced today that it will acquire Bluetree, an Epic consulting and strategy company that helps health care providers maximize their use of technology. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, and with offices in Denver and New York, Bluetree’s integrated team approach helps health care providers realize higher returns from their Epic EHR platform investment.Acquisition Benefits for Providence St. JosephBy acquiring Bluetree,
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Blue Shield of California Launches Digital Therapeutics Platform At No Cost to Members

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Blue Shield of California Launches Digital Therapeutics Platform At No Cost to Members

 Blue Shield of California is launching a new digital therapeutics platform that will provide programs to eligible members at no cost to them. Powered by Solera Health, the new Wellvolution platform provides curated, scientific and results-based digital programs that can be personalized to each of its members' individual health needs and preferences. The program is available at no cost to members enrolled in Blue Shield's fully insured employer-sponsored plans or it's Individual and Family
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Datica, Sansoro Health Merge to Offer Self-Service Platform for Cloud-based Healthcare Apps

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Datica, Sansoro Health Merge to Offer Self-Service Platform for Cloud-based Healthcare Apps

Sansoro Health, Inc. and Datica Health, LLC announced today they have merged, offering a self-service platform for securing cloud-based applications and integrating patient data from multiple sources. The combined company is solving these problems today for an impressive list of customers; including Johnson & Johnson, VigiLanz, Vineti, and more.Healthcare’s Rapid Migration to the CloudHealthcare is rapidly migrating to the cloud. Healthcare cloud spend will grow from $24 billion this year to
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Amp Recover CEO Talks The Current State of Digital Health Adoption in Orthopedics, PT, Sports Med

by Fred Pennic 06/26/2019 Leave a Comment

Digitally Inclined or Digitally Behind? - How Does Your SportsMed, Orthopedic, PT Practice Stack Up?

David Nichols is the CEO is of AMP Recover, a health intelligence platform that empowers healthcare organizations with actionable data to improve the patient experience, produce successful outcomes and achieve their business goals. This transition from current workflows to a modern, data-driven approach does not happen overnight. The Atlanta, GA-based company works with providers focused on Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy and Sport,  Performance and have developed a sequence of digital
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