Telemedicine

New Data Published by Omada Health Demonstrates the Impact of Coupling GLP-1s and Behavior Change Programming

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Diabetes, Health, Cardiology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Obesity, Cardiovascular disease, Weight loss, Hope, Health care, Hypertension, Prediabetes, Express Scripts, Partnership

The Omada program is designed to help bolster the weight loss of EncircleRx members using GLP-1 medications for weight management.

Key Points: 
  • The Omada program is designed to help bolster the weight loss of EncircleRx members using GLP-1 medications for weight management.
  • The retrospective analysis found that individuals in the Omada for Prevention program who were using GLP-1s for weight loss had statistically better results when highly engaged in the Omada behavior change program.
  • Omada Health is a virtual-first healthcare provider that nurtures lifelong health, one day at a time.
  • Omada care teams implement clinically validated behavior change protocols for individuals living with diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, weight health and musculoskeletal issues.

Neuroelectrics Announces Results of Telemedicine Pilot Depression Study with Starstim tDCS Therapy

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Science, Biotechnology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Research, Health, Mental Health, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Electrode, Depressive, Multimedia, Preprint, Satisfaction, Grammatical mood, Quick, Deep brain stimulation, Safety, Quality of life, Patient, DSM-IV codes, Harvard Medical School, MDD, Brain, Depression, Pharmaceutical industry

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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307614300/en/
    The preprint, titled “Multichannel tDCS with Advanced Targeting for Major Depressive Disorder: A Tele-Supervised At-Home Pilot Study,” highlights results from a multicenter, open-label feasibility telemedicine pilot study that studied the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of home-based tDCS using Starstim to target the L-DLPFC.
  • The study was conducted across multiple centers and involved 35 participants diagnosed with medication-resistant MDD to evaluate tDCS administered at home using Neuroelectrics’ Starstim device.
  • Results from this study highlight the safety and feasibility of at-home tDCS, with nearly 90% of participants completing the treatment without experiencing any adverse effects.
  • “We’re excited to announce the results of our telemedicine pilot study, showcasing the transformative potential of at-home tDCS therapy with our Starstim device in managing MDD,” said Ana Maiques, CEO & Co-Founder, Neuroelectrics.

Caregility to Showcase the “Intelligent Hospital Room of the Future” at HIMSS24

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Nursing, Health, Technology, Hospitals, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Hospital, LanguageLine Solutions, Multimedia, AI, Patient satisfaction, Future, Standard of care, Conference, Stethoscope, Exhibition, Patient, Patient safety, Heart, Electronic health record, Medical imaging

Caregility, a pioneer in enterprise telehealth solutions, is excited to showcase its Intelligent Hospital Room of the Future at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition , taking place in Orlando, Florida, March 11-15.

Key Points: 
  • Caregility, a pioneer in enterprise telehealth solutions, is excited to showcase its Intelligent Hospital Room of the Future at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition , taking place in Orlando, Florida, March 11-15.
  • Responsible AI enhancements that augment patient safety, clinical insight, and operational value using computer vision, radar-based sensors, and sound analytics.
  • As part of the exhibit, Caregility will demonstrate its first dual-camera telehealth edge device, the new APS200 Duo, for the first time.
  • HIMSS24 attendees are invited to tour the Intelligent Hospital Room of the Future at Caregility booth 4121 to learn more about how health systems are transforming the future of healthcare delivery through hybrid care enablement.

Nomi Health, CHG Healthcare Partner to Meet Growing Need for Streamlined Care for Underserved Communities

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Practice Management, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Other Health, Telehealth, Case management, HEDIS, Friction, Patient, CHG, Partnership, Health insurance

Nomi Health and CHG Healthcare announced a partnership to radically expand medical support to underserved communities throughout the United States today.

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  • Nomi Health and CHG Healthcare announced a partnership to radically expand medical support to underserved communities throughout the United States today.
  • Unlike traditional models that create extra hurdles between patients and the care they need, the partnership enables providers to immediately launch a virtual visit with at-risk patients at the point of engagement.
  • ”Siloed care is one of the largest challenges facing at-risk populations,” Nomi Health’s President of Integrated Programs, Sara Ratner, said.
  • This provider-led approach lowers overall care costs with actionable analytics and improves Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Sets (HEDIS) scores.

Loka Achieves the AWS Generative AI Competency

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Software, Professional Services, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Data Management, Mental Health, Apps, Applications, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Practice Management, Consulting, Health, MAP, AI, Growth, Silicon, Big data, Clementine, LLM, Specialization, DevOps, Organization, DAPP, Map, Knowledge, Amazon, Amazon Web Services, APN, AWS, Medical device

Loka, a full-stack consultancy based in Silicon Valley, has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency.

Key Points: 
  • Loka, a full-stack consultancy based in Silicon Valley, has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency.
  • Achieving the AWS Generative AI Competency sets Loka apart as an AWS Partner that demonstrates technical proficiency and proven success in supporting customers with generative AI solutions.
  • “The trek to achieving the AWS Generative AI Competency was ultimately rewarding,” said Bobby Mukherjee, Loka Founder and CEO.
  • The AWS Generative AI Competency highlights Loka’s commitment to delivering advanced generative AI support and guidance that founders and leaders seek.”
    The AWS Competency Program connects customers with AWS Partners that possess extensive knowledge and technical expertise in using AWS technologies and proven practices for adopting generative AI.

Access TeleCare and UT Southwestern Project Aims to Improve Outcomes for Rural Patients with Heart Failure

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Research, Hospitals, Health Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Cardiology, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Science, Other Science, Chest pain, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, American Heart Association, Telehealth, AHA, Stroke, MHealth, Heart failure, American Heart, Telecare, Arrhythmia, Internal medicine, Associate, Cardiac rehabilitation, Patient, Hospital

Access TeleCare and the UT Southwestern Medical Center, with integral support from the American Heart Association (AHA), are leading a two-year project to evaluate options to improve the care of patients with heart failure in rural communities across the country.

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  • Access TeleCare and the UT Southwestern Medical Center, with integral support from the American Heart Association (AHA), are leading a two-year project to evaluate options to improve the care of patients with heart failure in rural communities across the country.
  • Create a registry of 1,000 rural patients with heart failure who are hospitalized in rural hospitals that have a teleCardiology program to document patterns of care.
  • “Access TeleCare has long been a pioneer in eliminating barriers to timely specialty care in rural communities by bringing specialists to patients through the power of telemedicine,” said Chris Gallagher, M.D., CEO, Access TeleCare.
  • These programs give hospitals 24/7 access to cardiologists for patients hospitalized with heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and other heart-related conditions.

Global Technology Leader Sameer Gaikwad Named Vice President of Account Management and Customer Success at VirtualHealth

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Data Management, Health, Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Practice Management, Health Technology, Software, University of Mumbai, Optum, Customer success, CSM, Mechanical, Independence Blue Cross, Mechanical engineering, NASCO, Certification, Movement, Operation, Management

VirtualHealth is pleased to announce the addition of Sameer Gaikwad, a leading healthcare IT service delivery and customer success executive.

Key Points: 
  • VirtualHealth is pleased to announce the addition of Sameer Gaikwad, a leading healthcare IT service delivery and customer success executive.
  • Sameer comes to VirtualHealth from Healthmonix in Pennsylvania where he was the Vice President of Customer Success.
  • “As the Vice President of Account Management and Customer Success at VirtualHealth, my decision to join this innovative company was rooted in the belief that healthcare transformation requires more than just solutions; it demands a commitment to redefining the future of patient care,” said Sameer Gaikwad, Vice President of Account Management and Customer Success at VirtualHealth.
  • "Sameer is the perfect leader to help us deliver on our commitment to have the best customer experience in our industry."

ModMed Reveals Progress on Advancing AI

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Other Health, Software, General Health, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Data Management, Mental Health, Technology, Hospitals, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Practice Management, Health, Patient, Machine learning, Trust, EHR, Multimedia, AI, Risk, Medical device

Practice technology leader and EHR pioneer ModMed ® unveiled today its progress with embedding AI across its suite of solutions in ways the company has determined will make the most significant contribution to improving healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Practice technology leader and EHR pioneer ModMed ® unveiled today its progress with embedding AI across its suite of solutions in ways the company has determined will make the most significant contribution to improving healthcare.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306429522/en/
    Practice technology leader and EHR pioneer ModMed® unveiled today its progress with embedding AI across its suite of solutions in ways the company has determined will make the most significant contribution to improving healthcare.
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    "True value in AI lies in alleviating the drudgery of administrative overhead that burdens healthcare,” said Dr. Michael Sherling, Cofounder and Chief Medical and Strategy Officer at ModMed.
  • ModMed is looking to apply AI to help identify and flag claims that have a high risk of denial before submission, taking pressure off of the practice billing team.

Rite Aid Enters into Agreement to Divest Majority of Health Dialog Assets

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Retail, Health, Convenience Store, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Other Health, Pharmaceutical, Elixir, Medication, Alvarez and Marsal, Carenet Health, APA, OTC, Health Dialog, Chronic care management, Growth, Sale, Calendar, Rite Aid, Rite, Kirkland & Ellis, Organization, United States bankruptcy court, Bankruptcy, LLP, Guggenheim Partners

Rite Aid Corporation (OTC: RADCQ) (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (“APA”) for the partial sale of its Health Dialog business to Carenet Health (“Carenet”), a provider of healthcare engagement, clinical support, telehealth and advocacy solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Rite Aid Corporation (OTC: RADCQ) (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (“APA”) for the partial sale of its Health Dialog business to Carenet Health (“Carenet”), a provider of healthcare engagement, clinical support, telehealth and advocacy solutions.
  • Health Dialog provides personalized population health solutions to improve the health of members while reducing overall medical costs for companies and organizations.
  • Rite Aid is integrating these into the Company’s clinical offerings.
  • Mr. Stein added, “Health Dialog’s clients and members will be in terrific hands with Carenet, which is a pioneer and industry leader in personalized healthcare engagement solutions.

UTMHealthcare Partners with Somml Health to Enhance Chronic Disease Care with Launch of NuLink Health

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Health Technology, Diabetes, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Technology, Practice Management, Apps, Applications, Managed Care, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Cardiology, Software, Nursing, Health, Mobile, Wireless, Heart, Hospital, Caregiver, RPM, Conditional sentence, Communication, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Hypertension, Patient, Wide Open West, Pharmaceutical industry

UTMHealthcare , a leading mobile health technology company, today announced the launch of NuLink Health in collaboration with virtual care platform Somml Health .

Key Points: 
  • UTMHealthcare , a leading mobile health technology company, today announced the launch of NuLink Health in collaboration with virtual care platform Somml Health .
  • NuLink Health partners with providers to improve the care of at-risk patients between office visits, creating operational and cost efficiencies for medical practices.
  • NuLink Health leverages UTMHealthcare’s remote patient monitoring (RPM) solution and Somml Health’s virtual care platform to provide optimal care for patients with complex chronic conditions, with the goal of lowering hospital readmissions for these patients.
  • “NuLink transmits live, accurate and secure patient data to help busy medical practices manage the care of chronic disease patients,” said Seth Lachterman, a partner and co-founder of UTMHealthcare and its parent company, YouThisMe.