Category: apps
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Robotic-assisted tele-rounding effective for NICU patients
Robotic-assisted telemedicine is an effective way to perform bedside rounds for ill infants in hospital neonatal intensive care units, new research concludes. read more Read more from originating source…
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AAP is Mostly Positive on Telemedicine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its official policy on telemedicine, recommending certain uses of the technology and disavowing others for fragmenting care. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its official policy on telemedicine, recommending certain uses of the technology and disavowing others for fragmenting care. The AAP’s statement on telemedicine advocates that…
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Smartphone photo quality good enough for telemedicine consults
Telemedicine is increasing the popularity of image-based consultation, so researchers in Sweden and South Africa set out to determine whether photos from smartphones could be trusted for clinical diagnosis, according to a study at Telemedicine and e-Health. read more Read more from originating source…
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How physicians should embrace mobile device use
There are many reasons physicians should embrace mobile devices in their workday, from sharing and accessing data to real-time communications and fostering telehealth initiatives, according to John Smithwick, CEO of Nashville, Tennessee-based patient engagement and care-coordination platform company RoundingWell. read more Read more from originating source…
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Google develops mHealth wristband
Google is developing a mHealth wristband for pharma clinical trials and drug tests to provide research teams real-time data on patient vital signs, from pulse and heart rates to light exposure and noise level monitoring. read more Read more from originating source…
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Despite potential, telemedicine lags among seniors, Medicare beneficiaries
Nearly 20 years after videoconferencing technology became available for health services, fewer than 1 percent of Medicare beneficiaries use it, according to Kaiser Health News. read more Read more from originating source…
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Providers Must Drive mHealth Adoption, Survey Says
A new survey of physicians found that only 15 percent have discussed wearing wearables or mobile health (mHealth) devices with their patients. A new survey of physicians found that only 15 percent have discussed wearing wearables or mobile health (mHealth) devices with their patients. The survey, from the Cambridge, Mass.-based research firm, MedPanel, found that…
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Mobile health may lead to new business models
As more personalized healthcare grows, thanks in part to the expanding reach of digital health tools, two emerging business models may take root–“goldminers” and “bartenders,” according to a Harvard Business Review report. read more Read more from originating source…
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Walgreens, MDLIVE Announce Expansion of Telehealth Platform
Walgreens, the Deerfield, Ill.-based national pharmacy chain, and MDLIVE, the Sunrise, Fla.-based telehealth vendor, have announced expansion of its joint telehealth platform to include users in three new states. Walgreens, the Deerfield, Ill.-based national pharmacy chain, and MDLIVE, the Sunrise, Fla.-based telehealth vendor, have announced expansion of its joint telehealth platform to include users in…
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TeamHealth launches PreOpGuide app to reduce unnecessary pre-operative testing, lessen surgical delays
TeamHealth, a leading provider of outsourced physician staffing solutions for hospitals, today announced the launch of PreOpGuide, a free mobile app for clinicians designed to reduce or eliminate unnecessary pre-operative testing, lessen surgical delays and cancellations, help ensure patients are properly prepared for surgery and reduce costs for both patients and hospitals. Read more from…