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Navigating The Mental Health Challenges of an Aging Population

by Colleen Hanlon, Ph.D. Vice President of Medical Affairs, BrainsWay 10/29/2024 Leave a Comment

Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of an Aging Population

As the baby boomer generation ages, the “silver tsunami” is contributing to a significant demographic shift. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Americans over age 65 increased by 13 million between 2010 and 2020, marking the fastest growth rate since the late 19th century. This trend is expected to accelerate, bringing with it various public health challenges, including a rising prevalence of late-life depression. The numerous factors contributing to late-life depression
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Trucker’s Body Shop Launches Telehealth Platform for Truck Drivers

by Syed Hamza Sohail 10/29/2024 Leave a Comment

Trucker's Body Shop Launches Telehealth Platform for Truck Drivers

What You Should Know: - Trucker's Body Shop, a telehealth company led by doctors and founded by truckers for truckers, announced the launch of its comprehensive digital healthcare experience.  -Specifically crafted for the trucking industry, Trucker’s Body Shop offers affordable healthcare solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the demanding schedules of America’s drivers. The services are also extended to those who support them the most — their friends and family — making it easier
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FarmboxRx and Unite For HER Partner to Deliver Food and Support to Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer

by Jasmine Pennic 10/29/2024 Leave a Comment

FarmboxRx and Unite For HER Partner to Deliver Food and Support to Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer

What You Should Know:  - FarmboxRx, a leading provider of food-as-medicine solutions, has partnered with Unite For HER, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with breast and ovarian cancer.  - The strategic collaboration will provide women battling these diseases with access to fresh, healthy food and valuable health literacy resources, delivered directly to their homes. Addressing Food Insecurity and Improving Health Outcomes Food insecurity is a
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Is Leadership Bias Holding Back Virtual Healthcare Adoption?

by Andy Flanagan, CEO at Iris Telehealth 10/25/2024 Leave a Comment

Andy Flanagan, CEO at Iris Telehealth

Virtual healthcare has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, with over 116 million users worldwide engaging in online doctor consultations in 2024 — a dramatic leap from just 57 million in 2019. This exponential growth underlines the increasing accessibility and potential of telehealth solutions, particularly in behavioral health. Unlike many other fields of medicine, behavioral health care often doesn't require physical examinations or tests, making it particularly well-suited for
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The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility

by Chu Canh Chieu, Director of Global Healthcare Center, FPT Software 10/23/2024 Leave a Comment

The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility

One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. The constraints imposed by the pandemic sparked a lasting trend of patients willing and able to seek healthcare solutions virtually. Since the pandemic, the rise of AI and its integration with telemedicine and digital health has seen significant investment growth, leading to enhanced patient care and reduced operation costs for healthcare providers and systems.  The global AI market in healthcare was
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How Technology Is Transforming Medical Marijuana Access

by Fred Pennic 10/21/2024 Leave a Comment

How Technology Is Transforming Medical Marijuana Access

Medical marijuana has been used for many years to help patients who may suffer from pain and other ailments. While still controversial in some states and countries, medical marijuana and over the counter products like mood gummies do have their benefits for those who use them.. Unfortunately according to the CDC, 52.5 million people used it illegally in the USA in 2021. According to Pew Research, nine out of 10 people said it should be legalized for medical and recreational use across all of
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OPTAC-X, Mayo Clinic Pioneer Satellite-Enabled Telehealth for Emergency Cardiac Care

by Fred Pennic 10/17/2024 Leave a Comment

OPTAC-X, Mayo Clinic Pioneer Satellite-Enabled Telehealth for Emergency Cardiac Care

What You Should Know:  - OPTAC-X, a leader in telehealth solutions, and Mayo Clinic have achieved a milestone in emergency medicine by utilizing satellite-enabled telehealth to guide a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation outside of a hospital setting.  - This innovative approach, detailed in a recent publication in "Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health," highlights the potential of remote patient monitoring to extend critical medical expertise to even the most remote
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Alchemy Secures $31M to Expand In-House Pharmacy Programs for Underserved HIV Communities

by Fred Pennic 10/15/2024 Leave a Comment

Alchemy Secures $31M to Expand In-House Pharmacy Programs for Underserved HIV Communities

What You Should Know:  - Alchemy, a healthcare company focused on improving access to medications for underserved populations secures $31M in seed funding.  - The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, Banc of California, and other investors.   Expanding Access to Care for HIV Communities Alchemy provides the infrastructure and technology needed to build and
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Overcoming Population Health’s ‘Trust Factor’ for Effective Case Management

by Neena Patel, MHA, CSM, VP of Client Success at Chordline 10/11/2024 Leave a Comment

As population health initiatives for Medicare and Medicaid members pick up steam, one of the biggest obstacles to care transformation remains a lack of trust among healthcare’s key stakeholders.  It’s an issue leaders must address—starting at the user level—if they are to strengthen health outcomes for the country’s most vulnerable patients. Unlocking value from population health management depends on stakeholders’ trust in the data that drive population health insights and the
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Cedars-Sinai Joins Study to Address Cancer Disparities in Asian Americans

by Jasmine Pennic 10/07/2024 Leave a Comment

Cedars-Sinai Joins Study to Address Cancer Disparities in Asian Americans

What You Should Know:  - Cedars-Sinai Cancer is taking a major step towards addressing health disparities by participating in the largest-ever national study focused on cancer risk factors in Asian Americans.  - The initiative, funded by the National Cancer Institute, aims to uncover the reasons behind the disproportionately high rates of cancer within various Asian American communities. Uncovering the Causes of Cancer Disparities The study, which plans to enroll 20,000
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