Assistive technology

UCM Digital Health Names Daniel Apstein Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Health informatics, Articles, Technology, Science and technology, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Digital health

TROY, N.Y., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UCM Digital Health (UCM), a leading provider of emergency telemedicine and virtual care solutions, recently named Daniel Apstein as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, N.Y., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UCM Digital Health (UCM), a leading provider of emergency telemedicine and virtual care solutions, recently named Daniel Apstein as Chief Financial Officer.
  • "We are excited to have Dan as part of our leadership team at UCM," said Keith Algozzine, CEO and co-founder of UCM Digital Health.
  • Prior to joining UCM Digital Health, Apstein served as chief financial officer for ProHealth Partners, which develops custom programs to reduce risk, speed recovery and lower rates of hospital readmission by combining on-site, in-home and on-call practitioner coverage to extend the reach of doctors, hospitals, health systems, ACOs and bundled payers.
  • UCM Digital Health (UCM) delivers an end-to-end digital first healthcare solution that combines a digital front door platform with a 24/7 emergency medicine treat, triage and navigation telehealth service designed to lower costs, improve outcomes and provide a better patient experience.

Hicuity Health and Covenant Health Launch Tele-ICU Shared Services

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Science and technology, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Covenant Health, ICU Medical, Intensive care medicine

ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicuity Health , the nation's leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, and Covenant Health , a not-for-profit healthcare system providing comprehensive services in East Tennessee, announced the opening of their Knoxville telemedicine center and the introduction of tele-ICU services.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicuity Health , the nation's leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, and Covenant Health , a not-for-profit healthcare system providing comprehensive services in East Tennessee, announced the opening of their Knoxville telemedicine center and the introduction of tele-ICU services.
  • The partnership will deliver tele-ICU care to critically ill patients across Covenant's nine acute care hospitals through a tele-ICU care delivery team comprised of both Hicuity Health and Covenant Health clinicians.
  • The shared services approach to tele-ICU care enables Covenant Health to benefit from Hicuity Health's significant investment and experience in cutting-edge telemedicine technology, operational know-how, and telemedicine-adept clinical staff.
  • "The Hicuity Health team is honored to begin our system-wide telemedicine partnership with Covenant Health with the launch of tele-ICU care," said Lou Silverman, CEO of Hicuity Health.

Mobiquity Healthcare Survey Reveals Digital Tools Are Key in Maintaining Patient Engagement

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Science and technology, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Telemedicine

WALTHAM, Mass., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mobiquity , a digital consultancy that designs and delivers innovative digital products and services for the world's leading brands, released today results of a new Healthcare Management and Patient Loyalty Report .

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mobiquity , a digital consultancy that designs and delivers innovative digital products and services for the world's leading brands, released today results of a new Healthcare Management and Patient Loyalty Report .
  • The survey explores how patients are responding to the increase in digital tools as healthcare providers continue to promote telemedicine and wearables to ensure safety and convenience as the pandemic subsides.
  • By providing a variety of care options to all generations, providers can use these digital tools to optimize care and build long-standing relationships with patients."
  • Mobiquity has extensive experience in creating new greenfield digital banks and new labels for our Fintech and incumbent banking clients.

Virtual Care Management Paves the Way for Novel Technology-Enabled Care Models that Will Transform Healthcare

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Health, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Assistive technology, Remote patient monitoring, eHealth, Telenursing

Along with telehealth, we now see the emergence and adoption of other virtual care solutions poised to transform how longitudinal medicine is practiced.

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  • Along with telehealth, we now see the emergence and adoption of other virtual care solutions poised to transform how longitudinal medicine is practiced.
  • The latest report from Chilmark Research, Virtual Care Management: Solutions Enabling Omnichannel Care ,looks at this rapidly growing market opportunity, which is projected to reach in excess of $20 billion USD by 2027.
  • These virtual care management (VCM) solutions enable not just remote appointments, but a wholesale transformation of the clinical experience for both patients and clinicians.
  • Asynchronous telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring, Patient-Reported Outcomes, behavioral health, integrated care management platforms, and other virtual care tools enable patients and providers to provide and receive an integrated care experience outside of the clinical office.

Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. Announces Partnership with HealthJoy

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Articles, Health Economics, Health informatics, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Health care prices in the United States, Health administration

CHICAGO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. (Nova) announced Friday its latest partnership with HealthJoy, the on-demand personalized healthcare navigation platform, to bring HealthJoy TPA+ to current clients and new business prospects.

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  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. (Nova) announced Friday its latest partnership with HealthJoy, the on-demand personalized healthcare navigation platform, to bring HealthJoy TPA+ to current clients and new business prospects.
  • HealthJoy TPA+ proactively connects members with a variety of services, including telemedicine, healthcare concierges, price transparency assistance, and more, to help them choose high-quality, lower-cost healthcare.
  • "Controlling healthcare costs begins with consumer education and engagement," said Todd Martin, Chief Sales Officer, Nova Healthcare Administrators.
  • Our clients will have more control over their healthcare spend, their employees will have better healthcare outcomes, and ultimately, we'll begin to shift the way people experience healthcare."

Study Finds that Telehealth Utility Rises for Consumers; Will Continue Post-Pandemic

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Alternative medicine, General Health, Health, Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Science and technology, Assistive technology, Telehealth

The Intent Lab has been tracking consumer satisfaction with digital experiences since Q2 2016, including factors like trust and utility.

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  • The Intent Lab has been tracking consumer satisfaction with digital experiences since Q2 2016, including factors like trust and utility.
  • Telehealth, in particular, has become useful during COVID, as examined by a new Intent Lab study.
  • According to the study, 54% of respondents have used telehealth, with 68% of those using it after COVID started.
  • Our study found that people are increasingly using telehealth because of its high utility, and they plan to continue to use it even when the pandemic ends.

Banty CEO Scott Wilson Discusses How to Set an Effective Virtual Meeting Agenda

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Technology, Groupware, Assistive technology, Video, Smartphones, Videotelephony, Science and technology

TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The biggest key to keeping a virtual meeting on-track is by devising an effective agenda ahead of time.

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  • TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The biggest key to keeping a virtual meeting on-track is by devising an effective agenda ahead of time.
  • Since these meetings are online, hosts can make hefty video call commitments easier on staff by always having an effective agenda in place.
  • Scott Wilson , Co-Founder and CEO of video conferencing service Banty Inc. , hosts a ton of virtual meetings and recognizes the need to keep them properly organized.
  • Each day, the Banty team goes above and beyond to ensure the platform remains one of the most secure and innovative virtual meeting solutions in the world.

Six Challenges Telehealth Must Solve for Usage to Expand

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Articles, Technology, Telecommunications, Health informatics, Assistive technology, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Connected health, Home automation for the elderly and disabled

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."

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  • 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.

Worldwide Remote Patient Monitoring Industry to 2028 - Expansion of Healthcare Facilities in Remote Locations Presents Opportunities

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Telehealth, Technology, Health, Telemedicine, Assistive technology, Remote patient monitoring, eHealth, Connected health

The global remote patient monitoring market is expected to reach US$ 7,338.92 million by 2028 from US$ 2,177.69 million in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The global remote patient monitoring market is expected to reach US$ 7,338.92 million by 2028 from US$ 2,177.69 million in 2020.
  • The market growth for this segment is attributed to the high-volume demand for vital sign remote patient monitoring devices across various countries worldwide.
  • Increasing government support and reimbursement policies for various remote patient monitoring devices to reduce and avoid human contact during the pandemic and promote telehealth and monitoring services have bolstered the growth of remote patient monitoring market.
  • Save and reduce time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the growth, size, leading players and segments in the remote patient monitoring market.

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
Health, General Health, Articles, Health informatics, Health, Technology, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Assistive technology, Remote patient monitoring, eHealth, Connected health, Home automation for the elderly and disabled

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.