The staggering reality that health care could soon account for one fifth of all domestic spending has put a bull’s eye on health care cost control. Is your ACO, health system, or physician organization ready to manage the coming congressional budget cuts? The only effective way to tackle Total Costs of Patient Care (TCoC) without cutting services is through a curated value-based care approach. Here are the fundamentals you need to know and five strategic steps to
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Technology
19Labs Deploys Telemedicine Smart Clinics in Yucatán, Mexico
What You Should Know:
- Building on a successful pilot, 19Labs and its partners have officially launched a transformative telemedicine program in Yucatán, Mexico, bringing crucial healthcare services to underserved rural communities.
- The initiative, fueled by momentum from a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)-funded pilot project, has already connected ten remote communities to high-quality medical care through the deployment of GALE eClinics, with plans to expand to
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5 Reasons Why Remote Patient Monitoring for Blood Pressure is Beneficial for Maternal Health
Women who didn’t have risk factors going into pregnancy are experiencing maternal health complications at higher rates than ever before. They are particularly vulnerable to blood pressure complications. Rates of newly developed and chronic maternal high blood pressure skyrocketed from 2007 through 2019, and show no signs of slowing.
Hospitals are re-evaluating their standard approaches to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) as a result. The early identification and
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Rural America Loses Independent Physicians and Practices at Alarming Rate, Report Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new report commissioned by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) and conducted by Avalere reveals a significant decline in the number of independent physicians and medical practices in rural areas of the United States between January 2019 and January 2024.
- The report raises concerns about reduced access to care, rising costs, and a decline in care quality for rural communities.
Report Background/Methodology
The analysis used data from the
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Locke Bio Partners with imaware to Bring Comprehensive Lab Testing to Telehealth
What You Should Know:
- Locke Bio, a leading telehealth platform, has partnered with imaware, a premier lab-testing provider, to integrate comprehensive diagnostic testing into its digital healthcare ecosystem.
- This collaboration removes one of the final barriers to fully remote healthcare, allowing telehealth providers to offer lab-validated treatments without requiring patients to visit a doctor’s office.
Locke Bio Expands Telehealth Capabilities with Lab Testing
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Reimagining Recovery: How Physiotherapy Empowers Long-Term Wellness in Langley
In the evolving world of healthcare, proactive and personalized care is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. While hospitals and primary care clinics remain central to treatment, the demand for specialized care continues to rise. One such area making substantial strides in patient rehabilitation and preventive care is physiotherapy. In Langley, British Columbia, Inspine Therapy has positioned itself at the forefront of this vital field, offering evidence-based treatment plans and
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Private Medical Practice on Social Media: Viplikes’ Ways to Improve Your Presence and Attract Patients
When it comes to something widely popular, such as health and wellness, people tend to find something new and useful and invest money in it. That's why, if you work in this field, using social media to promote your materials and find new patients is the best possible solution. And thanks to significant progress in the field of social media promotion, you can rely on third–party services to promote your page using several similar profiles - with their help, you can overcome all obstacles and
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Modivcare & Aetna Deploy Higi Stations in Illinois Communities
What You Should Know:
- Illinoisans now have easy access to user friendly enhanced health stations through a collaboration between Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a healthcare services company integrating technology into personalized care experiences, focused on improving health outcomes, and Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company.
- The Modivcare Higi Stations offer self-service health information and digital navigation, as well as
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State of Ohio Taps Bamboo Health to Reduce Fatal Drug Overdoses
What You Should Know:
- In a proactive effort to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic and reduce drug overdose fatalities, Bamboo Health™, a leader in Real-Time Care Intelligence™, is partnering with the State of Ohio to strengthen its prescription drug monitoring system, the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS).
- The strategic collaboration will introduce a critical new feature, OD Insights™, designed to alert healthcare providers within their existing workflows if a
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How Telemedicine Can Benefit the Gaming Industry
Telemedicine helps people to obtain healthcare services without difficulty. It allows people to monitor their health status without requiring physical doctor examinations. Vital sign trackers through remote monitoring systems, report health problems at their early stages. These digital tools let gamers handle their medical needs.
Yes, gaming activities create various health issues for the gambler. Extended time spent sitting will damage your posture, while screen gazing puts unnecessary
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