What You Should Know:
- Iris Telehealth, a leading provider of telepsychiatry services, announced the acquisition of innovaTel, a division of Quartet Health renowned for its expertise in treating complex mental health conditions. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition positions Iris Telehealth as one of the largest telepsychiatry companies in the nation, with a combined network of experienced clinicians and a comprehensive suite of
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The Digital Doctor Is In: How AI Self-Triage Redefines Virtual Care
Imagine a world where your smartphone becomes your first line of defense against illness – where artificial intelligence (AI) can assess symptoms, offer personalized advice, and guide you to the right care faster than ever before. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the rapidly emerging reality of AI-powered self-triage in healthcare. As patient needs grow more complex and healthcare systems strain under increasing demand, these innovative tools are poised to revolutionize how we access and
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Guardian Life Insurance Partners with Uber Health to Enhance Disability Support
What You Should Know:
- Guardian Life Insurance, a leading provider of employee benefits, has announced a new partnership with Uber Health to further enhance its support for members with long-term disability claims.
- Guardian will now provide Uber vouchers to eligible members, enabling them to access crucial medical appointments and rehabilitation services.
Transportation Assistance to Long-Term Disability Claimants
This initiative addresses a growing need for comprehensive
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Amwell & Vida Health Partner to Expand Virtual Cardiometabolic Care Offerings
What You Should Know:
- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a provider of digital health solutions, announced a new partnership with Vida Health, a virtual cardiometabolic care provider.
- The strategic collaboration expands Amwell's clinical program portfolio, offering a comprehensive suite of cardiometabolic care services to its extensive network of health plans and employers.
Addressing the Cardiometabolic Health Crisis
Over 40% of American adults struggle with obesity, a major risk factor
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How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, is on the rise. According to the CDC, 15.8% of the U.S. population now lives with diabetes. With over 38 million people managing this complex disease, effective care is essential. Yet, access to diabetes care has become increasingly challenging, especially for underserved communities. The closure of primary care clinics by major retail pharmacy chains has further strained access to care, leaving vulnerable populations without the
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Increasing Participation in Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of rare genetic conditions that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration in patients. Some forms of MD, such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), can be life threatening to heart and respiratory functions.
But recent research found that among 3,661 U.S. patients with Muscular Dystrophy, only 33% of those with Duchenne and 12% of those with Becker Muscular Dystrophy - a similar but milder and later-onset MD condition - have previously
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Teladoc Health Joins Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector for Cardiometabolic Programs
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), a global leader in virtual care, announced a new collaboration with Amazon to improve access to its chronic condition management programs.
- The strategic partnership will allow eligible Amazon customers to seamlessly discover and enroll in Teladoc Health's programs for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, and weight management through Amazon's Health Benefits Connector.
Addressing the Chronic Disease Burden
More than
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Rethinking Long-Term Care Infection Control for an Aging America
From April to August 2020, 45% of U.S. COVID deaths occurred in long-term care (LTC) facilities, even though LTC residents made up only 0.45% of the population. This stark disparity revealed that nursing homes were particularly vulnerable during the pandemic, with high transmission and fatality rates in these congregate settings. Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), commonly known as nursing homes, represented about 80% of LTC COVID deaths, making them the deadliest place to live during COVID.
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Veradigm Enhances EHR Database with SDoH and Mortality Data
What You Should Know:
- Veradigm (OTCMKTS: MDRX), a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, announced a significant expansion of its Veradigm Network EHR (VNEHR) Data with the integration of social determinants of health (SDoH) and mortality data.
- The enhancement provides researchers with a more comprehensive view of patient health, enabling deeper insights and driving innovation in life science research, public health, and academic studies.
VNEHR
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Amwell Divests Psychiatric Care Business to Avel eCare for $21M
What You Should Know:
- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading global provider of digital care solutions, announced today the sale of its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare, a prominent provider of clinician-to-clinician telehealth services.
- The strategic divestiture allows Amwell to further sharpen its focus on key growth areas, drive greater efficiencies, and better align with evolving client needs in the digital health market.
Strategic Divestiture and
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