Dr. B began as a virtual service providing access to Covid-19 vaccines and later Covid-19 treatments. It has now expanded to treatments for dermatology, sexual health, reproductive health and primary care.
Kharraz made a bold declaration about telehealth back in December 2020. In the final episode of 2022, we ask him about that and more.
Making predictions in unpredictable times can be dangerous. As long-held certainties – even ones as basic as person-to-person contact – have proven unreliable, perhaps we can only really trust the trends that bring us the flexibility to deal with the unexpected. Healthcare is the perfect bellwether. The sector has borne – and continues to bear […]
Virtual first care (V1C) – high-quality healthcare delivered virtually until it cannot be – will allow both new and incumbent providers to achieve success in the redefined value chain.
Instead of trying to fix access issues by adding more office-based doctors, health systems should consider how to best implement a program that utilizes Virtualists for workforce expansion.
There are three major tensions that still need to be addressed in virtual care or telemedicine before it can work as promised. Convenient
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
Aegis Ventures launched a new startup with Northwell Holdings, the venture capital arm of Northwell Health. The New York City-based company, named Upliv, focuses on virtual menopause care. It will partner with employers to provide its services to their employees at no cost.
Telemedicine company TytoCare launched a new offering that promises to give providers and health plans the range of products and services needed to operate successful virtual primary care programs. Gilad said the offering, named Home Smart Clinic, can give customers a clear picture of ROI because of its high utilization and patient engagement rates.
Insurers and employers are optimistic about the possibilities of virtual care, but they're not very enthusiastic about the care modality's larger influence on the healthcare industry, according to a recent report. Just 29% of employers and 34% of payers and benefits consultants said that virtual care will drastically change the way healthcare is provided and outcomes are achieved.
Hospitals and health systems must take a comprehensive and proactive stance to protect themselves from emerging competition in telemedicine and shore up operational practices.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The four companies are Alma, Headway, NOCD and Ophelia. Alma and Headway will help Empire expand its mental health provider network, while NOCD and Ophelia will address specific conditions: obsessive-compulsive disorder and opioid use disorder, respectively.
"This decision sends pharmacists a dangerous message: you're expected to overrule doctors - and not doing so can be costly."
Instead of offering employees multiple different point solutions, employers can work with UCM Digital Health to create a package that integrates all the solutions in one place. Patients can access UCM by app, computer or phone.
Nurses face challenges that put themselves and their patients at risk. Using closed claim data, Coverys identified nursing risk trends. A full report, including recommendations, will be released this year.
The charges involve some of the first cases in the country involving fraudulent cardiovascular genetic testing, a “burgeoning scheme,” according to a news release from the DOJ.
