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Palliative Care

Maribel Health Raises $25M to Create the Future of Advanced Care at Home

by Jasmine Pennic 03/15/2023 Leave a Comment

Maribel Health Raises $25M to Create the Future of Advanced Care at Home

What You Should Know: - Maribel Health, a turnkey partner for health systems looking to design, build, and operate a full continuum of advanced home and community services, announced today the completion of a $25 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst.  - The new funding will be used to accelerate growth with Maribel's initial partners, to attract and onboard the talent required to serve its collaborators worldwide and to support continued
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The Seemingly Limitless Potential of Blockchain in Healthcare

by Dr. Rekha Bhandari, Chief Medical Officer at MedElite Group 01/25/2023 Leave a Comment

The Seemingly Limitless Potential of Blockchain in Healthcare

Interoperability remains the Holy Grail in healthcare, the goal to which all organizations aspire. The urgency to remove silos and improve communication between various systems and organizations is paramount, as it promises to lead to greater efficiency and improved outcomes while at the same time lowering costs – and not a moment too soon, given the fact that the world’s population is aging and there is a growing shortage of clinicians. More and more, blockchain – a secure, decentralized
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VA Provides Veterans with Immersive, VR Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain

by Fred Pennic 12/09/2022 Leave a Comment

VA Provides Veterans with Immersive, VR Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain

What You Should Know: - AppliedVR, an immersive therapeutics (ITx) pioneer advancing a novel, virtual reality-based approach to medicine, today announced a contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide its FDA-authorized RelieVRx (formerly EaseVRx) solution to select Veterans impacted by chronic lower back pain (CLBP). - AppliedVR was awarded the contract with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem, a division of the VA that discovers, evaluates, and
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Vynca Secures $30M to Expand Integrated Palliative Care Platform

by Fred Pennic 01/31/2022 Leave a Comment

Vynca Secures $30M to Expand Integrated Palliative Care Platform

What You Should Know: - Vynca, a technology provider addressing the needs of those battling serious illnesses, has raised $30 million in growth capital led by Questa Capital with participation from existing investors including Generator Ventures, First Trust Capital Partners, 4100 Group and OCA Ventures.  - Vynca will use the capital to grow its clinical services organization and expand its technology suite to meet the needs of value-based care programs, in addition to
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4 Best Practices to Deliver Virtual Palliative Care for Providers

by Michael Fratkin, MD, FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer at Vynca 09/22/2021 Leave a Comment

To effectively deliver virtual palliative care and make the greatest impact, healthcare providers need to:

More and more people are living with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver disease. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) reports that 60 percent of U.S. adults have a chronic disease, which is the leading cause of death and disability and the leading driver of healthcare costs. Palliative care is well-positioned to meet the unique needs of seriously ill individuals by helping to deliver
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Vynca Acquires Virtual Palliative Care Provider ResolutionCare – M&A

by Fred Pennic 06/03/2021 Leave a Comment

Vynca Acquires Virtual Palliative Care Provider ResolutionCare – M&A

What You Should Know: -  Vynca, a national leader in advance care planning, today announced the acquisition of  ResolutionCare, a California-based innovator and provider of home-based palliative care and telemedicine. - With the acquisition of ResolutionCare’s comprehensive board-certified, physician-led palliative care model, Vynca is well-positioned to expand its support services to the seriously ill, which aligns well with its existing advance care planning
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Making Senior Care More Human

by Bent Philipson, Founder of Philosophy Care 03/08/2021 Leave a Comment

How Artificial Intelligence Is Making Senior Care More Human

When it comes to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in particular and long-term care in general, a human-centered and empathetic approach is not only necessary, it's obligatory. Putting the needs, constraints, and perspectives of patients first enhances the level of care we're able to provide.  Perhaps ironically, it is the integration and adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI) that has demonstrated the biggest potential in improving empathy and compassion in the industry. It may
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Humana, Fresenius Medical Care Expand Partnership to Improve Care Coordination for Medicare Advantage Members

by Jasmine Pennic 10/08/2020 Leave a Comment

Humana, Fresenius Medical Care Expand Partnership to Improve Care Coordination for Medicare Advantage Members

What You Should Know: - Humana Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) today announced an agreement to broaden their collaboration toward improving the health of eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members - The agreement between Humana and Fresenius Medical Care North America goes into effect Jan. 1, 2021. Humana Inc. and leading renal care company Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) announced an agreement to broaden their collaboration toward improving the
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How Social Determinants of Health Will Impact the Future of Benefit Coverages

by Kevin Riley, SVP and General Manager, Vlocity Health 06/18/2020 Leave a Comment

How Social Determinants of Health Will Impact the Future of Benefit Coverages

Do you have access to healthy foods, transportation to a doctor, high-speed internet for telemed appointments, or a roof over your head? These are assumptions that most of us take for granted, and are not the questions that insurers usually take into consideration. But, as they look to increase member outcomes and foster long-term customer loyalty, considering the changing needs of many consumers in the face of today’s current affairs, it’s time they did. In fact, forward-looking health plans
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FCC Surpasses $100M in Approved COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications

by Jasmine Pennic 06/10/2020 Leave a Comment

FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program Providers

What You Should Know: - FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program, which was authorized by the CARES Act, has approved funding for 305 healthcare providers in 42 states plus Washington, D.C. for a total of $105M in funding. The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau today approved an additional 67 funding applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Healthcare providers in both urban and rural areas of the country will use this $16.87M in funding to
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