What You Should Know:
- Scriptology, a trailblazer in tech-enabled comprehensive medication management, has announced its acquisition of RxLive, a telehealth clinical pharmacy services provider.
- This strategic move is set to bolster Scriptology's technology capabilities, expand its market presence, and enhance its ability to deliver personalized medication management at scale.
Seamless Integration and Enhanced Patient Care
RxLive's technology will be seamlessly
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Telemedicine & Telehealth | News, Analysis, Insights - HIT Consultant
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Telemedicine
Telehealth, better known as telemedicine, refers to the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. Patients can consult a doctor from the comfort of their homes. Digitization in this sector made timely delivery of care possible through video calls, messaging platforms, and remote monitoring.From general checkups to subspecialty consultations, telehealth allows for unbeatable convenience and access extensions that were previously unattainable, especially for people living in
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Iris Telehealth Launches Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights
What You Should Know:
- Iris Telehealth, a leader in transformative behavioral health services, announced today the launch of its Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights platforms.
- The innovative suite of solutions aims to address the critical need for increased access to quality mental health services by seamlessly integrating behavioral healthcare into existing patient journeys.
The Virtual Clinic: A Patient-Centered Approach
The Virtual Clinic offers a comprehensive care
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Doccla Secures $45.9M to Scale Virtual Ward Solutions Across Europe
What You Should Know:
- Doccla, a London-based provider of virtual ward and remote patient monitoring services, announced raises $45.9M (£35M) Series B funding round led by Lakestar with participation from Elaia as well as existing Doccla investors General Catalyst (led 2022 Series A), Bertelsmann Investments, and Speedinvest.
- The investment will fuel Doccla's expansion plans across Europe, particularly focusing on France and the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and
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The Role of Virtual Care in Reducing Physician Burnout: Strategies for Success
The burnout rate among physicians and medical teams is soaring, but it's possible to deflate many healthcare stressors by embracing telehealth solutions.
Beating back burnout has become one of the hottest topics in medicine. Just how bad is burnout in healthcare settings? A recently released survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed that nearly two-thirds (62%) of emergency medicine doctors said they were experiencing burnout. However, the problem didn't end
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Priority Health and Curai Offer Free Virtual Visits to Uninsured Michigan Residents
What You Should Know:
- Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Curai Health, a leading virtual care provider, have announced a new partnership to offer free virtual visits to Michigan residents 18 and older who are without health coverage – an estimated 400,000 people.
- The free virtual visits will be available through December 31, 2024.
Curai Health and Priority Health Partner to Enhance Access to Virtual Care and
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Heart Health in the GLP-1 Era: The Role of Remote Patient Monitoring
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Recent studies have suggested that effectively treating obesity with GLP-1 agonists may be key to improving overall heart health. These findings are promising — but additional study is necessary, further highlighting the need for accurate GLP-1 patient data and consistent at-home health monitoring.
Healthcare providers can benefit from high-precision remote monitoring tools like
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BayCare to Deploy Cadence’s Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Disease Management
What You Should Know:
- BayCare, a healthcare system, has announced a strategic partnership with Cadence, a chronic disease management company, to implement a comprehensive remote patient monitoring and virtual care program.
- This collaboration aims to enhance the care of seniors with chronic conditions such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, and type 2 diabetes across Florida’s Tampa Bay and West Central regions.
Proactive and Preventive Healthcare to Seniors with
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How Virtual Primary Care Can Enrich Your Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic made the word “virtual” a part of our everyday lexicon. Many services that were previously done in person—even schools—quickly made the transition to being virtual. Today, our world is forever changed as many services that once were only in-person continue to be virtual due to convenience, accessibility, and technological advancements that enable everything online.
Primary care has also benefited from virtualization of services. According to a study published in
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The Future of Women’s Health: How Telehealth is Revolutionizing Access to Care
Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, offering unprecedented access and convenience to patients worldwide. For women, who often face unique health challenges and barriers to care, telehealth provides a vital lifeline. This article explores the advancements in telehealth technology, the specific benefits it brings to women's health, real-world applications including the work of companies like Winona, and future trends poised to revolutionize healthcare
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