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Healthcare wearables devices can detect IBD flare-ups
A Mount Sinai study found that healthcare wearable device data, such as heart rate and steps, can enable clinicians to spot flare-ups of IBD symptoms and inflammation.
Using a virtual triage platform to boost patient access
Community Health Network partnered with DexCare to simplify patient access, improving appointment booking and patient experience through a virtual triage platform.
DEA proposes special registrations for telehealth prescribing
The DEA's new special registrations framework allows telehealth prescribing for controlled substances but also requires checks for patient identity and PDMP monitoring.
Older adults' digital health use varies by race, other factors
New research reveals that older adults use various digital health tools, including patient portals and telehealth platforms, but demographic factors shape utilization.
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Virtual care-enabled cardiac rehab does not improve outcomes
Research reveals that virtual care for home-based cardiac rehab didn't improve functional outcomes in older adults, underscoring the need for age-specific strategies.
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Hospital-at-home model effective for heart failure patients
Cleveland Clinic's hospital-at-home program for heart failure was linked to improved guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) use and lower readmission rates.
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Telehealth, hospital-at-home waivers extended for 90 days
Telehealth and AHCAH waivers have been extended through March 2025, but the lack of a long-term solution has prompted calls for permanent virtual care reforms.
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Medication management, follow-ups top telehealth use cases
A new survey finds U.S. physicians and patients see value in telehealth access, citing medication management and follow-up visits as the most common reasons for telehealth use.
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Lawmakers join calls for extension of telehealth flexibilities
Following calls from industry groups and healthcare organizations, lawmakers are urging Congress to extend pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities, set to expire on Dec. 31, 2024.
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Virtual acute care at home cuts length of hospital stay
A study shows that an at-home care model incorporating virtual care, remote patient monitoring and urgent care was linked to shorter hospital stays than standard inpatient care.
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Has virtual healthcare lived up to its pandemic promises?
Five years post-pandemic, virtual healthcare has made strides in several areas, like mental health and chronic care, but struggled with engagement and proving clinical outcomes.
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Popular types of wearable technology in healthcare
Wearable healthcare devices, like fitness trackers, sensors and smartwatches, are increasingly popular for monitoring health metrics and supporting remote care.
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Using RPM in post-surgery wards without driving alarm fatigue
Research shows how wearable RPM tools can detect post-surgery deterioration earlier, helping reduce preventable deaths, without escalating alarm fatigue among clinicians.
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What is virtual nursing, and why is it on the rise?
Virtual nursing facilitated through telehealth and RPM tools can help address nursing shortages and burnout by supporting bedside nurses with various tasks.