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Teladoc expands virtual primary care pilot to plans nationwide
The vendor hopes Primary360 will serve as an access point to the healthcare system while also enticing patients to its other services.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow Morgan Health hopes to finally move the needle on employer health costs: 5 insights from a chat with the venture's CEO
Morgan Health learned a lot from Haven, but is a different beast with better knowledge of the buy-in needed to disrupt the health benefits space, CEO Dan Mendelson told Healthcare Dive.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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TrendlineInteroperability
Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.
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Digital health funding reaches new heights with $21.3B so far this year
Overall deal volume decreased, though, with 169 deals in Q3 compared to 223 deals in Q2. The third quarter also saw fewer megadeals of $100 million or above.
By Hailey Mensik • Oct. 5, 2021 -
Ransomware attacks put availability of medical devices at risk, FDA cyber chief says
Industry reached a "watershed moment" earlier this year when a device outage caused by malware endangered patient lives, Kevin Fu, acting director of cybersecurity at CDRH said. "That was something we haven't seen before."
By Greg Slabodkin • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Teva Respiratory, LLCDr. J. Allen Meadows: How digital inhalers have led to more informed treatment discussions in my practice
Dr. J. Allen Meadows worked with Teva Pharmaceuticals to share his experience with the Digihaler® family of inhalers and accompanying platforms.
By J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Consumer satisfaction with telehealth fell from last year, J.D. Power finds
Among direct-to-consumer brands, Teladoc ranked highest for consumer satisfaction, followed by MDLive. Among payer-sponsored services, UnitedHealthcare ranked the highest.
By Hailey Mensik • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Healthcare workers report cybersecurity, burnout woes worsened by COVID-19
Nearly three quarters of healthcare professionals are concerned that patient health information is being sent through unsecured tools, according to a new survey from hospital communication firm Spok.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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OpinionBroadband investments can improve health, as long as insurers don't roll back telehealth coverage
Jason Resendez of Consumers for Quality Care argues it's time for insurers, policymakers and health systems to embrace telehealth as an integral part of the future of healthcare.
By Jason Resendez • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ZSHealthcare 2025: Health plans look ahead to emerging business opportunities
Eager to learn how health plans view their role and other stakeholders in the overall healthcare ecosystem today?
Sept. 27, 2021 -
Quarter of providers saw mortality rates rise after ransomware attacks, survey finds
This study of health delivery organizations is one of the first finding a direct impact on patient care down the line, and comes roughly a year after a patient in Germany died as a result of delayed care following a ransomware attack.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by GE HealthcareHow artificial intelligence is making health care more human
Health-care institutions have been anticipating the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the performance and efficiency of their operations and their workforces—and the quality of patient care.
Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by West MonroeManaging patient access in an ever-changing world
How healthcare organizations can continually adapt their patient experience strategies.
Sept. 20, 2021 -
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FTC warns app makers fall under breach notification rule
The agency noted that a breach must be reported regardless of whether it was the result of malicious action. Any unauthorized access, including sharing information without consent, would trigger the rule.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Q&AHillrom's VP of connected care talks Baxter's $10.5B buy, medtech's largest 2021 deal
The deal is driven by Hillrom's digital health presence. Trey Lauderdale, Hillrom vice president and general manager of care communications, says the Baxter acquisition is validation of their strategy.
By Greg Slabodkin • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Sponsored by MedHub, Inc.How to alleviate clinical placement challenges & navigate uncertainty in the fall
Meet three programs navigating the potential headaches of Clinical Placements with ease.
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Telehealth claims drop to lowest level since before pandemic, Fair Health finds
The percentage of virtual care claims associated with mental health conditions — the No. 1 telehealth diagnosis — continues to rise, however, according to a tracker maintained by the nonprofit.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Hospitals lose focus on patients' digital health preferences amid growing competition, Kaufman Hall says
The failure to meet consumer demands comes as competition from health insurance, retail and telehealth companies are a growing concern, according to a new survey.
By Hailey Mensik • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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OpinionThe village doctor paradox
Teladoc CIO Claus Jensen argues that new models of care should break down silos and rebuild using virtual and physical platforms to connect patients' care over time.
By Claus Jensen • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Q&AECRI CEO calls on FDA, industry to revisit COVID-19 medical device EUAs as shortages ebb
Marcus Schabacker spoke about patient safety, cyberattacks in healthcare and risks from the rise of at-home care.
By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Hospital telehealth leveling off at one-fifth of medical appointments, research finds
And of the facilities reporting higher virtual volumes, many said they expected telehealth use to decline over the long term, according to the survey from KLAS Research and the Center for Connected Medicine.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Baxter to buy Hillrom for $10.5B in bid to expand connected care portfolio
Wall Street analysts and investors had thrown cold water on earlier reports of a deal, questioning the price and strategic fit.
By Greg Slabodkin • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Sponsored by GE HealthcarePost call: How a pandemic transformed healthcare for the future
From the frontlines of 2020 to the forefront of the future, what worked, what didn’t, and what must be prioritized today to thrive tomorrow.
Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Sponsored by AxoniusHow asset management can address the cybersecurity implications of HIPAA
Learn how cybersecurity asset management can help evaluate HIPAA security rule compliance.
Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Huron Consulting GroupEmbracing transformation to thrive in the future of healthcare
Healthcare leaders identify their top priorities and investments in the months ahead.
Aug. 30, 2021 -
Outpatient facilities targeted for cyberattacks nearly as often as hospitals, data shows
Business associates such as claims processors are also a prime target for hackers, and now account for 43% of all healthcare breaches, according to the report from Critical Insight.
By Hailey Mensik • Aug. 27, 2021
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