Consumer-facing LabFinder helps patients locate in-network testing
The site will return a list of nearby labs that are in the patient’s insurance network, and the test can then be scheduled online.
Study shows electronic monitoring of hand hygiene lowers MRSA rates
The study found an increase in hand hygiene compliance of 25.5 percent, a decrease in hospital-acquired MRSA of 42 percent and reduction in costs of $434,000.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
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.
Off-the-shelf ALLie cam lets doc live stream bariatric surgery in 360 degrees
Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, of the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico, is enthusiastic about the implications of the ALLie camera for purposes of education, mentorship and communication with colleagues.
Skywriter MD uses virtual scribes to speed documentation
When a clinician is with a patient, the scribe listens from their location in a "Sky Center" in Denver, Colorado, and transcribes everything directly into the EMR.
Medical tourism startup VoyagerMed prepares to launch telehealth
Two-year-old VoyagerMed is preparing to launch a telehealth initiative aims to connect more Chinese patients to U.S. physicians.
IRS may deny tax-exempt status to commercial ACOs
An IRS report last week added to industry-watchers’ suspicions that obtaining tax-exempt status will be an uphill battle for ACOs that do not participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Healthcare connectivity survey reveals differences between docs, patients
Results show “a bit of disagreement between patients and healthcare providers,” said Dr. Jan Kimpen, chief medical officer of Philips Healthcare.