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FDA Grants Eko Emergency Use Authorization for Low Ejection Fraction AI

by Fred Pennic 05/13/2020 Leave a Comment

FDA Grants Eko Emergency Use Authorization for Low Ejection Fraction AI

What You Should Know: - The FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization to Eko for an ECG-based algorithm that screens for low ejection fraction, as part of an assessment of cardiac complications and co-morbidities associated with COVID-19. - This ECG-based deep learning algorithm, developed on a large clinical dataset in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, can help efficiently identify signs of possible heart failure in patients. Eko, a digital health company building
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Wellth Lands $10M for Behavioral Economic Platform to Improve Health Outcomes

by Fred Pennic 05/07/2020 Leave a Comment

Wellth Lands $10M for Behavioral Economic Platform to Improve Health Outcomes

What You Should Know: - Digital behavior change startup Wellth closes $10M in Series A funding led by Boehringer Ingelheim and yabeo - DaVita, and others will help drive care plan adherence for high-risk patient populations - Powered by a behavioral economics engine paired with an intuitive, consumer-grade smartphone experience designed to motivate and delight, Wellth rewards members with daily financial incentives for verifying adherence to prescribed care plan.  Wellth, a platform
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COVID-19 Heat Map Offers County-by-County Picture of Community Risk & Health Disparities

by Jasmine Pennic 04/29/2020 Leave a Comment

COVID-19 Heat Map Offers County-by-County Picture of Community Risk & Health Disparities

What You Should Know: - COVID-19 Community Risk & Health Disparities Map reveals proactive identification of emerging hot spots of vulnerable populations at risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. - The publicly available tool provided by EXL Healthcare pinpoints where to focus and scale resources, inform proactive scenario planning, and develop community COVID-19 initiatives. Governors across the U.S. are considering whether to extend stay-at-home orders or allow businesses,
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EarlySign, Israeli HMO Launch AI Algorithm to Detect High-Risk COVID-19 Cases

by Fred Pennic 04/22/2020 Leave a Comment

EarlySign Unveils Commercial Availability of AI Diabetes Risk Predictors Algorithm

What You Should Know: Medial EarlySign announced the first clinical implementation of its AI-based solution to identify patients at highest risk of COVID-19 complications, with leading Israeli HMO Maccabi Healthcare Services. The new algorithm uses a wide range of routine medical information to objectively flag high-risk patients who should be fast-tracked for COVID-19 testing, facilitating earlier treatment to reduce severe cases, optimize treatment decisions and
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Understanding and Alleviating Social Isolation Among Older Adults

by David Inns, CEO, GreatCall 04/14/2020 Leave a Comment

Understanding and Alleviating Social Isolation Among Older Adults

Social isolation and loneliness among older adults are common and far-reaching issues that have been linked to serious health concerns including depression, cognitive decline, and poor physical health. A recent study found 52 percent of older adults age 65 and older experience feelings of loneliness a few times a year, and 21 percent reported feeling lonely every day. With evidence of social isolation and loneliness among older adults being as unhealthy as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, this is
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6 Benefits of Telemedicine in Managing the Diabetes Epidemic

by Dean Smith, MD, Chief Medical Officer for GlobalMed 03/30/2020 Leave a Comment

Benefits of Telemedicine in Managing the Diabetes Epidemic

The American Diabetes Association reveals that 9.4% of the American population has diabetes, and with numbers that high nearly all Americans have a friend or family member with the disease. However, many Americans are not aware that telehealth can enable diabetic patients to manage their condition—treatment that would have otherwise been difficult to come by for rural patients with limited access to care. With such a high prevalence among the population, providing care regardless of proximity
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COVID-19 Vulnerability Index Identifies Urban Populations at High Risk

by Jasmine Pennic 03/24/2020 Leave a Comment

COVID-19 Vulnerability Index Identifies Urban Populations at High Risk

What You Should Know: - RS21 has developed the Urban Health Vulnerability Index (UHVI) to help local governments and health planners identify urban populations at high risk for COVID-19, including older adults and people with serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. - The UHVI tool uncovers which parts of our communities could be most affected by a COVID-19 outbreak and allows local governments to anticipate where resources may be needed the
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FDA Clears Eko’s AFib, Heart Murmur Detection Algorithms for AI-Powered Stethoscope

by Fred Pennic 01/28/2020 Leave a Comment

FDA Breakthrough Status Granted for Heart Failure Algorithm by Eko

- StartX company, Eko, announced today that the FDA has cleared Eko’s AFib and heart murmur detection algorithms, making it the first AI-powered stethoscope to screen for serious heart conditions. - Eko’s algorithms alert clinicians to the presence of heart murmurs and atrial fibrillation (AFib) during the physical exam, converting the classic stethoscope into a powerful early detection tool. Eko, a digital health company applying artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against heart disease,
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FDA Breakthrough Status Granted for Heart Failure Algorithm by Eko

by Jasmine Pennic 12/18/2019 Leave a Comment

FDA Breakthrough Status Granted for Heart Failure Algorithm by Eko

- Eko announced the FDA has granted “breakthrough status” for an algorithm that could provide an easily accessible screening test for heart failure during routine physical exams.- This designation is awarded to novel innovations that demonstrate the potential to address unmet medical needs for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases. - Heart failure is often left untreated until it’s too late due to costs, inaccessibility to echocardiogram testing, or misdiagnosis. With nearly six
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Can Digital Health Bridge The Low-Income Gap?

by Rey Villar, Founding Partner at HealthChampion 12/18/2019 Leave a Comment

Can Health IT Bridge The Low-Income Gap?

We’ve known for a few years that income correlates with health in a major way. From the length of life to stroke risk to self-reported health status, the more access, opportunity, and means of upward mobility a person has, the better their projected health outcomes.  Waves of organizations are stepping up to help put things on a better course. Accountable and managed care organizations like Upward Health are working with payers, providers, and local governments to bring doctors, nurses, and
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