What You Should Know:
- WVU Medicine announced a new partnership with Interwell Health to focus on improving care for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in West Virginia.
- The strategic partnership aims to leverage population health approaches and cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Addressing West Virginia's CKD Crisis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Virginia has the highest mortality rate
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Technology
Rimidi Care Network Launches to Increase Access to Remote Monitoring Services
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Rimidi, a market leading digital health company that supports healthcare providers in the delivery of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management with EHR-integrated software, services, and connected devices, announced the launch of The Rimidi Care Network, a partnership program for remote monitoring clinical service providers. As remote patient monitoring becomes widely available, particularly with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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Humana & DUOS Partner to Enhance Healthcare for Louisiana Veterans
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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and DUOS, a technology-enabled service provider announces a new collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana veteran members with chronic conditions.The initiative links veterans with chronic conditions to DUOS, where they undergo an assessment of health needs and goals. Based on this assessment, participants are paired with benefits and resources accessible through their Medicare
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Banner & Foodsmart Offer Free Groceries, Meals & Nutrition Help in Arizona
What You Should Know:
Banner – University Family Care announced a new partnership with Foodsmart, the nation’s largest food benefits management company.The partnership supports the shared mission to improve the health and quality of life of Banner – University Family Care members through nutritional education and improved access to healthy food at scale.
Empowering Healthy Communities: Foodsmart's Holistic Approach to Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutritional
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TeleVox Launches Platform for Physician Offices to Ease Scheduling Burden
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TeleVox, the industry-leading provider of omnichannel patient relationship management platforms, is helping physicians keep their schedules filled and patients happy with the introduction of Practice Edition. TeleVox Practice Edition offers a suite of services designed specifically to help physicians and their staff overcome common industry challenges, including inefficient scheduling processes, poor communication, low retention, and reputation
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Nearly 70% of Medicare Patients Open to Telehealth Annual Wellness Visits
What You Should Know:
- Nearly 70% of Medicare patients would be comfortable doing annual wellness visits (AWVs) via telehealth from home, according to the results of a consumer survey by KeyCare, an Epic-based virtual care company.
- These findings suggest a significant shift in preference among Medicare beneficiaries towards utilizing telehealth for routine healthcare needs. The convenience, safety, and cost-saving aspects of telehealth appear to be particularly appealing for
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Foundation Health Secures $6M to Power API-based Pharmacy and Telehealth Products
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- Foundation Health, a healthcare technology company empowering clients in building and launching modern, digital-first pharmacy and telehealth solutions at scale secures $6M in seed funding.
- The seed round included participation from Garry Tan (CEO, Y Combinator), Transpose Platform, Tuesday VC, and prominent venture capital firms like Alt Capital, Box Group, and Liquid Ventures. Additionally, angel investors Paul Johnson (Lemonaid) and Meghan Fitzgerald (Grey
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Nomi Health & CHG Healthcare Partner to Bridge Gaps in Care for Underserved Communities
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Nomi Health and CHG Healthcare announced a partnership to radically expand medical support to underserved communities throughout the United States today. Instead of the traditional friction in most patient care models, the Nomi and CHG partnership delivers a seamless, integrated solution that includes: multi-channel patient engagement, access to virtual care, and performance tracking metrics with clinical and claims-based data.Unlike traditional models that
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Carenet Health Acquires Health Dialog to Enhance Population Health Services
What You Should Know:
- Carenet Health, a provider of healthcare engagement and technology solutions acquires Health Dialog, a global leader in personalized population health services.
- Carenet is acquiring all assets of Health Dialog from Rite Aid, including its clinical staff, population health programs, and data analytics capabilities.
- The combined platform will leverage Carenet's technology expertise and Health Dialog's robust data analytics and modeling capabilities to provide
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Future Trends in the Healthcare Industry and What They Mean
In response to new technologies, shifting demographics, and altering patient expectations and wants, the healthcare business is in flux. Therefore, to provide high-quality treatment that satisfies the demands of communities and patients, healthcare systems must evolve and adapt. Many interrelated elements must come together to build a healthcare system that is effective, long-lasting, and focused on the needs of individual patients.
The Changing Requirements of Patients
The requirements of
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