Telemedicine

Smart Meter Introduces World’s First Cellular-Enabled Glucose Meter with Notifications and Multi-Language Capabilities

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Dimanche, mai 5, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Medical Devices, Diabetes, Health Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Other Health, Biometrics, Biotechnology, Health, RPM, Pharmacy, Smart, Smart meter, Life, Smartphone, Blood, Patient, LED, Physician, American Telemedicine Association, Multimedia, Patient satisfaction, Howard University, Telehealth, Medical device

iGlucose Plus is available with Spanish language on-screen prompts providing improved access to care to a largely underserved patient population.

Key Points: 
  • iGlucose Plus is available with Spanish language on-screen prompts providing improved access to care to a largely underserved patient population.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The iGlucose Plus is an innovative glucose meter that is easy to use and requires no synching, pairing, smartphone, or Wi-Fi.
  • The new iGlucose Plus is an excellent example of that,” said Casey Pittock, CEO of Smart Meter.
  • The new iGlucose Plus will be on display at the American Telemedicine Association show in Phoenix, Arizona May 5 – 7 at Smart Meter’s booth #1007.

Livara Health Raises $15 Million to Expand Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care Delivery Model

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Managed Care, Health, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Risk, Patient, MSK, Polaris Partners, Medicare, Nursing

Livara Health , a leader in value-based musculoskeletal (MSK) management, today announced that it has raised $15 million in Series B funding.

Key Points: 
  • Livara Health , a leader in value-based musculoskeletal (MSK) management, today announced that it has raised $15 million in Series B funding.
  • A centralized musculoskeletal care plan is essential for enhancing patient outcomes, reducing overall care costs, ensuring equitable access to care, and optimizing resource utilization and risk stratification.
  • Livara looks to grow all populations and manage additional risk for its partners, including assuming total cost of musculoskeletal care.
  • “At Livara, we are building a better musculoskeletal management solution, taking a biopsychosocial approach to patient care.

Transcarent Raises $126 Million Series D

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Software, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Technology, Gross domestic product, Pharmacy, Investment, AI, EVP, Love, Alta Partners, Memorial Hermann Health System, Confusion, Data science, Partner (business rank), Patient, Human Capital, Bayer, Acquisition, GDP, Multimedia, Mental health, Center of excellence, Merck, Series, Ecosystem

“Everyone asked, 'can you make it easier for our people to access high-quality, affordable care?', and we have. Transcarent is the One Place for Health and Care,” said Glen Tullman, Transcarent Chief Executive Officer. “One platform --- your mobile phone --- for everything you want and need. And an experience people don’t just like but love. High-quality care and cost reductions with a relentless focus on quality. Just what the doctor ordered.”

Key Points: 
  • It is the only platform that brings together medical, surgery, pharmacy, and mental health care into one place.
  • Transcarent is the One Place for Health and Care,” said Glen Tullman, Transcarent Chief Executive Officer.
  • In 2023, Transcarent completed the successful acquisition and integration of the 98point6 AI-powered virtual care platform and care business, which includes the affiliated Transcarent Clinic.
  • Today, more than 4.3 million people have access to Transcarent through their employer or health plan.

6-Month Study Shows Improved Body Composition & Biomarkers For Healthy Adults Consistently Using Wellness Therapies

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Other Health, Other Technology, Other Science, Data Analytics, Research, Other Retail, Data Management, Specialty, Consumer Electronics, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Consumer, Retail, Women, Science, Biometrics, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Alternative Medicine, General Health, Men, Health, Health Technology, Professional Services, Consumer, Compression, Infrared sauna, Low-level laser therapy, Body composition, Red light, Medicine, HRV, Overalls, Ageing

Significant enhancements in body composition, with participants experiencing a loss in body fat while preserving lean muscle mass, as measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis on InBody570 machines.

Key Points: 
  • Significant enhancements in body composition, with participants experiencing a loss in body fat while preserving lean muscle mass, as measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis on InBody570 machines.
  • Oura rings tracked positive changes in heart rate variability (HRV), specifically among participants with existing cardiovascular risk factors, suggesting improved cardiovascular function.
  • In this case, we can see that consistent utilization of these wellness therapies appears to have a positive impact on health."
  • This study demonstrates the transformative power to promote overall wellness through the consistent integration of accessible therapies.

Medical Guardian Acquires MobileHelp, Expanding Senior Health Care Solutions

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Health, Consumer, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Health Technology, Seniors, Other Health, Managed Care, RPM, News, Life, Ageing, NPS, Medicare Advantage, PERS, Acquisition, Medicare, Remote patient monitoring, Multimedia, Medical Guardian, Nursing

Medical Guardian today announced that it has acquired MobileHelp from Advocate Aurora Enterprises to broaden its suite of health care solutions supporting aging adults with living independently and safely.

Key Points: 
  • Medical Guardian today announced that it has acquired MobileHelp from Advocate Aurora Enterprises to broaden its suite of health care solutions supporting aging adults with living independently and safely.
  • The strategic acquisition bolsters Medical Guardian’s safety, engagement and wellness capabilities provided to more than 600,000 active members through its personal emergency response systems (PERS), remote patient monitoring (RPM) and health care engagement services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501808758/en/
    Medical Guardian Acquires MobileHelp, Expanding Nationwide Access to Comprehensive Senior Health Care Technologies Such as Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) for Over 600,000 Active Members.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With MobileHelp, Medical Guardian solidifies its leadership position in supporting members across all market segments, including direct-to-consumer health care, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, senior living, home care, and health system programs.

Talkspace Unveils New Brand Identity Alongside Mental Health Awareness Month

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Health, Mental Health, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Koto, Psychiatry, Mental Health Awareness Month, CDC, Insurance, Emotion, Life, Senior counsel, Mental health, Mental, Growth, Nursing

Today, Talkspace , a leading online behavioral health care company, unveiled its new brand identity in time for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Talkspace , a leading online behavioral health care company, unveiled its new brand identity in time for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
  • Recent CDC data reveals that more Americans than ever before are receiving mental health treatment such as therapy, counseling, or psychiatry.
  • “We’ve transformed our brand identity to both reflect and celebrate shifts in the mental health landscape, especially the normalization of therapy and mental health conversations, and the fact that innovation and insurance coverage make quality care more accessible than ever,” said Katelyn Watson, Chief Marketing Officer at Talkspace.
  • “In order to demonstrate our vital role in rewriting the narrative of who and what therapy is for, we needed to update the Talkspace brand identity to reflect the mental health journeys that Talkspace providers make possible,” Watson added.

Ontrak Health to Report 2024 First Quarter Financial Results on May 14, 2024

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Mental Health, Health, Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Health Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, OTRK

Ontrak Health (NASDAQ: OTRK) (“Ontrak” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered and telehealth-enabled healthcare company, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after market close.

Key Points: 
  • Ontrak Health (NASDAQ: OTRK) (“Ontrak” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered and telehealth-enabled healthcare company, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after market close.
  • Company management will host a corresponding conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The conference call can be accessed by registering online for dial-in information or via live audio webcast at: https://ontrakhealth.com/investors/presentations-events .
  • A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call, at the same web link, and will remain available for approximately 90 days.

BODi and Telehealth Provider Dr. B Partner to Enable Pre-Tax Reimbursement for BODi Fitness Solutions in all 50 States

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Fitness & Nutrition, Accounting, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Health, Statista, Telehealth, Medical necessity, CDC, Bodi, Holiday, Partnership, Letter, FSA, Patient, Health savings account, HSA, Multimedia, Longevity, COVID-19, Health insurance

The Beachbody Company, Inc. (NYSE: BODI) (“BODi”), a leading health and fitness company, announced today a strategic partnership with Dr. B , a leading telehealth provider that offers $15 online consultations for common conditions in all 50 states.

Key Points: 
  • The Beachbody Company, Inc. (NYSE: BODI) (“BODi”), a leading health and fitness company, announced today a strategic partnership with Dr. B , a leading telehealth provider that offers $15 online consultations for common conditions in all 50 states.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501349885/en/
    BODi and Telehealth Provider Dr. B Partner to Enable Pre-Tax Reimbursement for BODi Fitness Solutions in all 50 States (Graphic: Business Wire)
    According to the CDC, in the US, the percentage of adults using telemedicine services in 2021 was 37%, with slightly more females (42%) using telemedicine than males (31.7%).
  • Qualifying members may receive reimbursement covering up to the entire cost of their BODi fitness solutions.
  • Dr. B’s $15 online consultations are available to those 18 and older in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

Klara® Transforms Patient Intake Processes for athenahealth Users, Helping Save Time and Enhancing Healthcare Efficiency

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Software, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Internet, Audio, Video, Health, Data Management, Health Technology, Technology, Update, HPI, Communication, Insurance, Patient, History, Collection, Nursing

Klara ® , a leader in patient communication and engagement, is proud to introduce its patient intake product, designed exclusively for athenahealth users to streamline and modernize the patient intake process.

Key Points: 
  • Klara ® , a leader in patient communication and engagement, is proud to introduce its patient intake product, designed exclusively for athenahealth users to streamline and modernize the patient intake process.
  • Klara’s patient intake solution automatically syncs patient information submitted through digital forms with the patient record, helping to reduce manual data entry, minimize in-office wait times, and ensure that key patient information is up-to-date.
  • Patient intake is a critical tool in healthcare administration, and Klara's new solution is poised to transform the way healthcare practices manage this essential process.
  • Klara's patient intake product connects with athenahealth's practice management system, allowing patient records to be automatically updated with patient-reported data.

Trovo Health Announces $15 Million Seed Funding Round Led by Oak HC/FT

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
Technology, Finance, Health Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Professional Services, Software, Practice Management, Managed Care, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Oak, Patient, News, Niren, Physician, Nursing

Trovo Health announced today that it is launching with a $15 million fundraise led by Oak HC/FT.

Key Points: 
  • Trovo Health announced today that it is launching with a $15 million fundraise led by Oak HC/FT.
  • Trovo uses an AI-powered platform backed by a multidisciplinary care team to help providers extend their capabilities.
  • As part of the news, Andrew Adams, co-founder and managing partner at Oak HC/FT, will join the board of directors at Trovo Health.
  • It plans to use the funding to further build out its technology platform, clinical operations and leadership team.