Home automation for the elderly and disabled

EHR provider Modernizing Medicine pays $45M to settle DOJ, whistleblower case alleging False Claims Act Violations, Kickbacks

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The alleged illegal conduct included providing Miraca with exclusive "enhanced" laboratory interfaces within ModMed's EHR that would drive diagnostic testing business to Miraca.

Key Points: 
  • The alleged illegal conduct included providing Miraca with exclusive "enhanced" laboratory interfaces within ModMed's EHR that would drive diagnostic testing business to Miraca.
  • It is also significant because it resolves allegations concerning illegal referral arrangements between the EHR vendor and a clinical laboratory, Miraca.
  • This is believed to be the first time the United States has taken enforcement action under the False Claims Act against an EHR vendor for providing preferential treatment for a clinical laboratory.
  • The "relator," or whistleblower, in the False Claims Act case isAmanda (Mandy) Long.

Six Challenges Telehealth Must Solve for Usage to Expand

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

But we've got to be careful that we address the telehealth challenges we still face so physicians can continue to provide expert-level care to patients virtually."

Key Points: 
  • But we've got to be careful that we address the telehealth challenges we still face so physicians can continue to provide expert-level care to patients virtually."
  • Now, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reimburses providers for hundreds of services furnished via telehealth.
  • (3)
    Beyond the obvious convenience of telehealth, remote telehealth technologies offer significant benefits to users:
    Telehealth offers better access to care, especially for people in rural areas or areas with provider shortages.
  • (7)
    As a result of the benefits of telehealth, the global telehealth market size is expected to reach $559.52 billion by 2027.

2021 Thematic Research Report on Patient Access to Healthcare - Featuring Medtronic, Dexcom and Cigna Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The "Patient Access to Healthcare - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Patient Access to Healthcare - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In this report we have mainly focused on the following relevant topics: healthcare costs and reimbursement, telehealth/remote patient monitoring, and medical tourism.
  • This report explores the theme of patient access to healthcare, through coverage of telehealth, healthcare reimbursement, medical tourism and more.
  • This patient access to healthcare thematic report provides a top-down outlook for the key players and trends over the next few years.

DocGo and Medpod team up to Provide High-touch Telehealth Services to Patients

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Through this partnership, DocGo will facilitate a range of TeleHealth Plus services, including enabling the capture and analysis of relevant patient clinical data to facilitate high quality consultations between patients and remote physicians.\nMedpod takes a true 360 approach to telehealth.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, DocGo will facilitate a range of TeleHealth Plus services, including enabling the capture and analysis of relevant patient clinical data to facilitate high quality consultations between patients and remote physicians.\nMedpod takes a true 360 approach to telehealth.
  • Uniting software, hardware and services, Medpod has revolutionized the delivery of healthcare with its Augmented Medicine Platform.
  • "Together with Medpod, DocGo is able to provide its services to many more people, greatly enhancing the level of care they are able to receive in the comfort and safety of their own home.
  • Medpod products, goods and services are globally distributed exclusively by Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500 company.

GrandPad launches "Grand Rewards" for Mother's Day shopping to help families save money and stay connected

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Monday, April 12, 2021

More than 1.2 million people in over 120 countries currently use GrandPad to stay connected with loved ones.

Key Points: 
  • More than 1.2 million people in over 120 countries currently use GrandPad to stay connected with loved ones.
  • However, not everyone has the same access to or ability to use technology to connect safely and conveniently.
  • At any time, day or night, the GrandPad user can press the red "help" button on their GrandPad and they will be directly connected to the same GrandPad Expert Adviser each time they call.
  • For professional caregivers, GrandPad offers connected device capabilities that support enhanced telehealth and remote monitoring services provided by a growing number of in-home healthcare organizations.

MediTelecare Continues National Expansion Providing Behavioral Telehealth Services To Seniors

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

MediTelecare, the market leader in providing behavioral telehealth and technology services to residents of skilled nursing and long term care facilities, was named among the top 10 telemedicine/consulting service companies in 2020, by Healthcare Tech Outlook.

Key Points: 
  • MediTelecare, the market leader in providing behavioral telehealth and technology services to residents of skilled nursing and long term care facilities, was named among the top 10 telemedicine/consulting service companies in 2020, by Healthcare Tech Outlook.
  • MediTelecare continues to innovate and find new ways to utilize the latest digital technology to expand care.
  • The company reported that behavioral telehealth for the elderly at long-term care facilities has a clear, measurable impact.
  • MediTelecare is the industry leader in providing technology enabled behavioral telehealth services to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, delivering technology devices, digital hub and APP software products and services.

Connect America and Urban Health Plan Partner to Deliver Critical Telehealth Solutions to Patients in Three of New York City's Five Boroughs

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

"Thanks to Connect America's innovation and technological advancements in RPM, we can provide critical health services to chronically ill patients remotely, while reducing their risk and the providers' risk of exposure to COVID-19."

Key Points: 
  • "Thanks to Connect America's innovation and technological advancements in RPM, we can provide critical health services to chronically ill patients remotely, while reducing their risk and the providers' risk of exposure to COVID-19."
  • "We are proud to work with Urban Health Plan to provide their patients with safer options for healthcare delivery that will help improve outcomes and quality of life for their patients."
  • The partnership was made possible through a grant awarded to Urban Health Plan by the CARES Act as part of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program launched in April 2020.
  • The legislation was enacted to help health providers offer remote telehealth services to patients in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multi-location FQHC Uses Updox Telehealth to Sustain Care During COVID and Expand Services Post-Pandemic

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Care services include basic medical, behavioral health, dental, chiropractics, prenatal, substance abuse counseling and material needs assistance.

Key Points: 
  • Care services include basic medical, behavioral health, dental, chiropractics, prenatal, substance abuse counseling and material needs assistance.
  • Over the course of 48 hours, the center went from an initial demo of Updox Video Chat to seeing their first patient via telehealth.
  • "Updox's support in getting us up and running with telehealth solutions made a tremendous impact on our ability to deliver essential care.
  • Patients appreciate the convenience telehealth offers and it allows healthcare to expand services outside of physical location."

Zyter Enables Provider Practices to Extend Telehealth Services to Reduce COVID-19 and Flu Exposure Risk, While Delivering Quality Care and Efficiency

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

If a consult is required, the physician can schedule and conduct a virtual telehealth visit from within ZyterHome.

Key Points: 
  • If a consult is required, the physician can schedule and conduct a virtual telehealth visit from within ZyterHome.
  • Remote monitoring is a growing trend as physicians continue to expand their use of telehealth through technology to address the pending physician shortage.
  • Integrated with the companys digital health platform, ZyterHome is intuitive and easy to use for patients and providers alike.
  • By taking advantage of this latest medical technology, provider practices can increase the potential for early intervention, thereby decreasing the likelihood of acute episodes.

Global Smart Hospital Market Report 2020-2026 - The 'COVID-19' Effect on the Smart Hospital Industry

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

A smart hospital signifies the hardware system which runs through software and provides services to the healthcare professional.

Key Points: 
  • A smart hospital signifies the hardware system which runs through software and provides services to the healthcare professional.
  • Smart hospitals make comprehensive use of creative technologies to enhance care quality and patient experience while reducing costs.
  • Globally government initiatives to digitize healthcare has transformed the healthcare industry, and it is likely to push the demand for smart healthcare systems.
  • There are many trends which drive the smart hospital market; the rise of informed patients, Smart hospitals has a high degree of automation, and smart healthcare system is decentralized and patient-centric.