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
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- 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
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- 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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Teladoc Health Launches Comprehensive Virtual Mental Healthcare for Children and Families
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- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, today announced a significant expansion of its services with the launch of comprehensive mental healthcare for children, adolescents, and their families.
- The new behavioral health offering, developed in partnership with Brightline, addresses the growing need for accessible and effective mental health support for young people.
Breaking Down Barriers to Youth Mental Health
Many
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Teladoc Health Announces Executive Leadership Change
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health, Inc. has announced a significant change in its executive leadership structure. Laizer Kornwasser, President of Enterprise Growth and Global Markets, has been terminated without cause as part of a reorganization of the company’s executive reporting structure. This change will take effect on July 1, 2024.
- Mr. Kornwasser, who has been with Teladoc since October 24, 2022, will remain with the company in an advisory capacity to the Chief Executive
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Amwell Announces Reverse Stock Split to Maintain NYSE Listing
What You Should Know:
- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading provider of telehealth software, announced today a one-for-twenty (1-for-20) reverse stock split for all classes of its common stock.
- The stock split move aims to regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) minimum share price requirement of $1.00.
Effective Date and Share Adjustments
The reverse stock split will become effective on July 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Following the split, the number of
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