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Exo (pronounced “echo”), a medical imaging software and device company, today unveiled a category-redefining handheld ultrasound device, Exo Iris™, to put high-performance medical imaging into the hands—and pockets—of every caregiver.Built on Exo’s advanced silicon technology, Exo Iris delivers versatile imaging performance for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) at a fraction of the size and cost of cart-based systems. Exo Iris is the latest addition to Exo’s
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Anxiety Screening For Adults Under 65 – What About 65+?
The alarm bells sounded when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF) put out guidance that all adults under age 65 be screened for anxiety, but not those over age 65.
So 15 million Americans will not be screened for a potentially devastating condition, left undiagnosed and overlooked for treatment with the effective tools currently available now – needlessly unable to live full, rich lives.
Similarly, in the future, they won’t sufficiently benefit from exciting
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Laguna Health Launches Caregiver Companion App
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- Laguna Health, an AI-powered care management platform launched its Caregiver Companion app, a fully-digital care experience for caregivers supporting patients throughout their post-hospital care journeys.
- The app provides caregivers with greater visibility into the patient’s care pathway and access to the patient’s digital-first care team so caregivers can more easily manage the health and well-being of
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Tiny Health, Astarte Medical Partner on Gut Health Program for Infants
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Astarte Medical, a leading pediatric clinical intelligence company, is forming a joint venture with Tiny Health,makers of gut microbiome tests for babies and expecting parents. The partners have agreed to develop a clinical-facing technology solution to support gut health for preterm and critically ill infants receiving care in the neonatal ICU.
Technological Advances to Improve Neonatal Outcomes
By combining Astarte Medical’s proprietary
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Teladoc Health Releases 2023 Virtual Transformation Index
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In new research released by Teladoc Health, the global leader in whole-person virtual care, U.S. employers with 2,500 or more employees reported a 21% increase in the implementation of additional virtual care offerings over the past 18 months, with 77% stating they plan to increase their investment in virtual care over the next three years. The findings are part of the company’s second annual Virtual Care Transformation Index, a survey
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Motif Neurotech Conducts First-In-Human Brain Stimulation for Treatment-resistant Depression
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Motif Neurotech, a neurotechnology company developing minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health, announced new research published to the preprint server medrxiv that demonstrates a millimeter-sized brain stimulator in a human subject.The study was a collaboration with researchers at Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Houston.
Broadening the Horizons of Minimally Imvasive Bioelectronics in Neural Science
The procedure
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Why Companies Should Offer Direct Primary Care Benefits
While the Great Resignation may be ending, the Great Retention is in full swing. During the pandemic, Americans got comfortable with the flexibility workplaces provided - not just in terms of working remotely, but in flexible and convenient benefits as well. While employees are quitting less than the historic high recorded in 2022, employees are demanding better benefits from their employers. In fact, 78% of employees said they’d stay with their employer based on the benefits they
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KLAS: State of Virtual Sitting & Nursing Market Insights 2023
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Virtual sitting and virtual nursing solutions are receiving attention from healthcare organizations. Although the use of virtual nursing especially is not yet widespread, and although both use cases often require a significant up-front investment in equipment, organizations are interested in their potential to improve patient outcomes, alleviate staffing shortages, and reduce costs.This report—KLAS’ first about virtual sitting and nursing—is an early look at customer
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Atropos Health Goes Global With New Funding from Samsung, Presido Ventures
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Atropos Health, a pioneer in evidence-based healthcare known for its Green Button Clinical Informatics Consult Service, today announced that it has completed strategic financing from Presidio Ventures, the venture arm of Sumitomo Corporation, Samsung Next, a venture arm of Samsung Electronics, Gaingels, and others.The funding enables Atropos Health to accelerate commercial and development opportunities outside the U.S., using its proprietary technology and approach. The
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ATA Launches 3 Telehealth Tools to Address Health Disparities
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The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced this week that its CEO’s Advisory Group on Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities is releasing three new tools this week, to inform ways in which telehealth can impact disparities and inequities.All three tools were released today, to commemorate the third annual Telehealth Awareness Week. This year’s events will highlight the value telehealth brings to patients and helps to expand access to quality
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