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- athenahealth, a prominent provider of network-enabled software for healthcare practices, has announced the limited release of *Ambient Notes*, an AI-driven tool integrated into the athenaOne platform, aiming to streamline clinical note documentation.
- By leveraging ambient listening and generative AI, Ambient Notes seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care. This new feature reflects athenahealth’s commitment to
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Trucker’s Body Shop Launches Telehealth Platform for Truck Drivers
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- Trucker's Body Shop, a telehealth company led by doctors and founded by truckers for truckers, announced the launch of its comprehensive digital healthcare experience.
-Specifically crafted for the trucking industry, Trucker’s Body Shop offers affordable healthcare solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the demanding schedules of America’s drivers. The services are also extended to those who support them the most — their friends and family — making it easier
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Is Leadership Bias Holding Back Virtual Healthcare Adoption?
Virtual healthcare has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, with over 116 million users worldwide engaging in online doctor consultations in 2024 — a dramatic leap from just 57 million in 2019. This exponential growth underlines the increasing accessibility and potential of telehealth solutions, particularly in behavioral health. Unlike many other fields of medicine, behavioral health care often doesn't require physical examinations or tests, making it particularly well-suited for
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The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility
One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. The constraints imposed by the pandemic sparked a lasting trend of patients willing and able to seek healthcare solutions virtually. Since the pandemic, the rise of AI and its integration with telemedicine and digital health has seen significant investment growth, leading to enhanced patient care and reduced operation costs for healthcare providers and systems.
The global AI market in healthcare was
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How Technology Is Transforming Medical Marijuana Access
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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