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Oschner Health Pilots Apple Watch to Manage Chronic Diseases

by Fred Pennic 04/27/2015 Leave a Comment

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After being the first Epic client to integrate with the Apple HealthKit, Ochsner Health System has announced it is now the first hospital in the nation to use the Apple Watch for managing patients suffering from chronic diseases. As part of the Ochsner Hypertension Digital Medicine Program pilot program, the New Orleans-based provider will utilize the Apple Watch to track several hundred patients who are struggling to control their blood pressure. How It Works Through wireless blood
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73% Of Consumers Would Not Switch to Apple Watch For Fitness Tracking

by HITC Staff 04/24/2015 Leave a Comment

Doximity Unveils Apple Watch App

73% of current fitness tracking users would not consider switching to the Apple Watch for fitness tracking, according to a recent Treato survey of 8,700 users of fitness trackers. When asked if they would consider switching to Apple's new Watch for fitness tracking, 48% are either extremely satisfied or satisfied with their current device. The survey findings reveal that despite the hype surrounding the Apple Watch release, the company may face a significant hurdles in converting existing
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Doximity Launches Apple Watch App for Physicians

by HITC Staff 04/09/2015 Leave a Comment

Doximity Launches Apple Watch App for Physicians

  Online medical network Doximity has launched its app for Apple Watch that provides a HIPAA-secure -- and now hands-free -- way for doctors to communicate regarding patient care. With over 50 percent of all US doctors as members of the network, the app will power to doctors to securely message any US doctor, hands-free saving valueable time especially in a critical setting.  Growing Physician Mobility Needs HIPAA laws forbid physicians from using email or text messaging to discuss
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Medical Group Launches Pilot Study to Integrate Apple Watch into Patient Care

by HITC Staff 10/22/2014 Leave a Comment

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HSHS Medical Group has announced the launch of a comprehensive pilot study integrate the Apple Watch and other virtual care technology into patient care. The medical group has established a task force, headed by Andrew Bland, MD, chief quality officer, to study the integration of technology into the medical home model prior to Apple’s release of the watch in early 2015. The task force will work together to establish protocols for use of technology and identify doctors and nurse navigators to
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The Apple Watch & Digital Health: 3 Must-Ask Questions

by Fard Johnmar 09/11/2014 Leave a Comment

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So, the much-anticipated Apple Watch has arrived. The tech world is still digesting Apple's big announcement. Some believe Apple's watch is the Second Coming. Others are disappointed that it does not look cooler. Left-handed people are up in arms that the device is not designed to be worn on the right hand. My opinion: plenty of people will buy the Apple Watch and it will dramatically improve over time. Apple's great at getting people to desire its devices (remember what they said about
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