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Oshi Health Is Named a Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oshi Health today announced that it has been named a winner in Modern Healthcare's 2024 Innovators Awards, honored for driving payment innovation in specialty care through its landmark value-based care agreement with Aetna. By building a care model around patient-reported quality measures for gastroenterology, Oshi has paved the way towards revolutionizing digestive health while also modeling the future of accountability and care delivery models in patient care more broadly.

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  • "Oshi Health is proving that everyone can win through new care models that shift dollars to preventive versus sick care, creating a virtuous flywheel effect that empowers clinicians, achieves better outcomes, relieves overwhelmed health systems, and delivers savings," said Sam Holliday, Oshi's CEO.
  • Oshi was the only virtual care company and one of only 10 healthcare organizations in the country to receive this recognition for developing and leading transformative innovations that are driving change across the healthcare industry.
  • "We are honored to be included in this year's class of Modern Healthcare Innovators," said Sam Holliday, Oshi Health CEO.
  • As a virtual center of excellence for gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, Oshi Health provides total care for digestive health, delivering high-touch multidisciplinary care virtually.

Fierce Healthcare Names Oshi Health a "Fierce 15" Company of 2024

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oshi Health today announced that it has been named a "Fierce 15" company for 2024 by Fierce Healthcare. Oshi was recognized as one of the most innovative private healthcare companies looking to change the face of the industry by delivering effective, proven digestive care in a way that benefits patients, providers, health plans, and employers.

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  • Annual special report recognizes virtual specialty care innovator for transforming equity and access to care, achieving value-based health insurance contracts, and improving patient and provider experiences in digestive healthcare
    NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oshi Health today announced that it has been named a "Fierce 15" company for 2024 by Fierce Healthcare.
  • "We are honored to be named a 'Fierce 15' innovator," said Sam Holliday, Oshi Health CEO.
  • Oshi was deemed a "Fierce" company for 2024 based on achievements in three core areas below, all core to Oshi's mission and values.
  • Read the 2024 Fierce 15 report: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/special-reports/healthcare-conferences-...
    Earlier this month, Oshi Health was also named to the 2024 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100) for the third year, recognition by Digital Health New York (DHNY) that highlights the most exciting and innovative digital health startups in New York.

Salesforce CMO (Former), Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD Joins MDI Health

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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MDI Health , an AI-powered platform that optimizes personalized medication treatment at scale, announced that the former Chief Medical Officer of Salesforce, Dr. Geeta Nayyar will join MDI Health’s advisory board.

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  • MDI Health , an AI-powered platform that optimizes personalized medication treatment at scale, announced that the former Chief Medical Officer of Salesforce, Dr. Geeta Nayyar will join MDI Health’s advisory board.
  • “MDI Health is using innovative technology to solve one of the most pressing issues in healthcare, problems that stems from medication treatment.
  • Avishai Ben-Tovim, CEO and Co-founder of MDI Health, commented: “We are thrilled to have a healthcare technology leader such as Dr. Nayyar join our team.
  • I am confident that Dr. Nayyar’s guidance will be invaluable as we revolutionize the way medication treatment is optimized with technology.”

Virtual First Care Coalition IMPACT Releases Payment and Coding Toolkit

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IMPACT, a pre-competitive consortium dedicated to understanding, supporting, and implementing virtual first care (V1C), released the Payment & Coding Toolkit, a new free resource to assist payers and providers as they navigate the payment and reimbursement landscape for V1C services. IMPACT is a collaboration led by the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) and the American Telemedicine Society (ATA), and is the leading organization and professional home of V1C.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IMPACT , a pre-competitive consortium dedicated to understanding, supporting, and implementing virtual first care (V1C), released the Payment & Coding Toolkit , a new free resource to assist payers and providers as they navigate the payment and reimbursement landscape for V1C services.
  • The IMPACT Payment & Coding Toolkit includes:
    The IMPACT Coding Library - a comprehensive and interactive coding library that will show users how new or existing care model components might qualify for reimbursement within the existing coding framework.
  • IMPACT Payment Vignettes - to illustrate best practices for payment and coding as shared by leading V1C providers.
  • The IMPACT Payer-V1C Contracting Toolkit supports alignment between V1C and payers, and the IMPACT V1C Core Competencies framework shows what good V1C looks like.

Groundbreaking AI-Powered Dermatology Practice Launches in Massachusetts, Meets Unprecedented Demand

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Piction Health Dermatology, the pioneering AI-enabled dermatology virtual clinic, is announcing its official launch to Massachusetts residents.

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  • Piction Health Dermatology, the pioneering AI-enabled dermatology virtual clinic, is announcing its official launch to Massachusetts residents.
  • Patients simply complete a short medical intake questionnaire online and add 3 or more high quality images of their skin concern.
  • The practice uses their database of over 500,000 images to streamline care and improve quality of care.
  • Piction Health Dermatology , formerly LuminDx, is a virtual dermatology clinic that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to provide accessible, high-quality dermatological care.

Equum Medical Launches the Lighthouse Series™: Inspiring Success Stories in Telehealth and Healthcare Transformation

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The company, a leading provider of innovative telehealth services, has released the Equum Medical Lighthouse Series™ .

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  • The company, a leading provider of innovative telehealth services, has released the Equum Medical Lighthouse Series™ .
  • These customer success stories showcase the transformative power of telehealth in addressing key challenges faced by health systems and hospitals worldwide.
  • Dr. Scurlock, CEO and Founder of Equum Medical, emphasized the importance of sharing these success stories: "We are thrilled to launch the Equum Medical Lighthouse Series.
  • Equum Medical is an active member of the American Telemedicine Association and the National Rural Health Association , through which participating hospital systems can access thought leadership and engage with Equum Medical executives to expand telehealth understanding and applications.

Butterfly Network Names Joseph M. DeVivo as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Butterfly Network, Inc. , a digital health company transforming care through the power of handheld, whole-body ultrasound, has announced the appointment of Joseph M. DeVivo as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.

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  • Butterfly Network, Inc. , a digital health company transforming care through the power of handheld, whole-body ultrasound, has announced the appointment of Joseph M. DeVivo as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
  • DeVivo brings over 35 years of business leadership experience, having held leadership positions at healthcare and medical device companies, as well as non-profit organizations.
  • Prior to joining Butterfly, DeVivo served as President of Hospitals and Health Systems at Teladoc Health, a telemedicine and virtual healthcare company, and as CEO and Director at InTouch Health, a leader in high acuity telehealth.
  • For more information on Butterfly Network and its innovative solutions, visit: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/ .

Medaica Announces Free Telehealth Stethoscope for Rural and Underserved Patients

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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HENDERSON, Nev., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medaica, a digital health company extending the capability of home diagnostics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared1 Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope (M1) will be free of charge, starting with qualifying strategic partners supporting rural or underserved patients with chronic heart and/or lung conditions.

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medaica , a digital health company extending the capability of home diagnostics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared1 Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope (M1) will be free of charge, starting with qualifying strategic partners supporting rural or underserved patients with chronic heart and/or lung conditions.
  • "By making the Medica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope free for rural and underserved patients, we aim to accelerate awareness of and access to more a compelling remote healthcare option for those who need it the most," said Stephen Randall, CEO of Medaica.
  • The Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope is bundled with Medaica Telehealth+, a complete digital diagnostics and telehealth solution for providers.
  • Healthcare providers seeking more details on how the Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope and Medaica Telehealth+ can enhance telehealth offerings, please contact [email protected] or visit www.medaica.com .

Bicycle Health Survey Provides Insight into Patients In Treatment for OUD via Telemedicine

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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BOSTON, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bicycle Health , the leading telehealth provider of integrated medical and behavioral treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the U.S., published the self-reported results of a voluntary survey of more than 460 active Bicycle Health patients.

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  • BOSTON, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bicycle Health , the leading telehealth provider of integrated medical and behavioral treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the U.S., published the self-reported results of a voluntary survey of more than 460 active Bicycle Health patients.
  • On February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published new proposed rules that effectively end access to telehealth-only medical treatment for OUD (MOUD).
  • To better understand the consequences of this ruling, Bicycle Health examined patient demographics, patients' goals in recovery, the origin of their OUD, and their perceived ability to comply with new DEA requirements for a one-time in-person exam.
  • To watch real stories from our patients, visit Bicycle Health’s YouTube channel .

Great Speech Wins First Place at American Telemedicine Association 2023 Innovators Challenge, In-Patient Care Solutions Category

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Great Speech , a leader in virtual speech therapy, is thrilled to announce that following a presentation before a live audience at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) annual conference and expo - 2023 Innovators Challenge on March 6 in San Antonio, Texas, an esteemed panel of ATA judges awarded Great Speech first place in the in-patient care solutions category.

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  • Great Speech , a leader in virtual speech therapy, is thrilled to announce that following a presentation before a live audience at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) annual conference and expo - 2023 Innovators Challenge on March 6 in San Antonio, Texas, an esteemed panel of ATA judges awarded Great Speech first place in the in-patient care solutions category.
  • Key selection criteria spanned the Company’s performance for reimbursement, data/measurable outcomes, novelty/market breakthroughs, timing and care transformation.
  • Accepting the award, Drew Ben-Aharon, Chief Growth Officer, Great Speech says, “I am humbled and honored to have Great Speech be included in this elite group of virtual care companies which showcase some of the most outstanding industry leaders that are making a significant impact in the way healthcare is delivered.
  • In the third and final round, judges selected Great Speech as the winner for in-patient care solutions category.