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
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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Rezilient Health Secures $10M to Expand CloudClinics™ in MO, TX, OK
What You Should Know:
- Rezilient Health, a St. Louis-based tech-enabled healthcare company, announced today that it has secured $10M in Series A funding led by Govo Venture Partners, with participation from Bridge Ventures, Acorn Pacific Ventures, The Council, and notable angel investors including Jim McKelvey (Co-Founder of Block), Mark and Robyn Jones (Founders of Goosehead Insurance), Jeremy Friese (Founder of Verata Health), and David Karandish (Founder of Answers.com).
- The
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The Evolution of Prenatal Monitoring: How AI and Remote Monitoring Can Improve the Provision of Care
Prenatal monitoring technology has advanced considerably over the last decade. High-resolution sonograms now offer unprecedented clarity, enabling detailed insights into fetal development. Meanwhile, innovations have transformed previously cumbersome and uncomfortable equipment into more portable and user-friendly devices, enhancing accessibility and patient comfort. However, for essential insights into fetal health and development, clinicians still rely primarily on legacy in-clinic systems and
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Telehealth Satisfaction: A Mixed Bag Despite Growing Adoption, J.D. Power 2024 Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Telehealth, hailed as a potential game-changer in healthcare accessibility, has experienced mixed success in meeting patient expectations, according to the latest J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study.
- While telehealth usage has skyrocketed, particularly during the pandemic, the study reveals significant variations in patient satisfaction between different telehealth providers and concerns regarding the effectiveness of telehealth for
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HealthLynked Integrates with Lyric Health to Expand Telehealth Services Nationwide
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare technology leader, HealthLynked, has announced a major expansion of its telehealth services through a partnership with Lyric Health.
- This integration now allows patients across all 50 states to access convenient, high-quality healthcare anytime, anywhere.
Virtual Urgent Care: 24/7 Access to Care
As part of this expansion, HealthLynked has launched its new Virtual Urgent Care service, available round-the-clock nationwide. Members can
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Fabric Acquires TeamHealth VirtualCare, Expands Virtual Healthcare Footprint
What You Should Know:
- Fabric, a frontrunner in healthcare technology has acquired TeamHealth VirtualCare, a virtual care provider licensed nationwide and part of TeamHealth, a prominent physician practice group in the United States.
- The strategic move marks Fabric's fourth acquisition in 18 months, reinforcing its dedication to providing top-tier, accessible virtual healthcare services to payers, employers, and health systems. Financial details of the acquisition were not
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Brightside Health Expand Telemental Health Services to Teens
What You Should Know:
- True to its mission of expanding access to care, Brightside Health now offers mental health services for teens aged 13 to 17, ensuring that younger populations have access to the care they need.
- With this expansion – and services like virtual intensive outpatient programs for substance use disorder and Crisis Care for elevated suicide risk – Brightside Health further solidifies its position as the industry’s most comprehensive telemental health care
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Scriptology Acquires Telehealth Pharmacy Company RxLive
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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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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