New App Aims To Support Teens with Sickle Cell Disease
HPC International launched Pinpoint, an app that helps teens manage their sickle cell disease. It allows them to learn about the disease, track their pain and communicate with their physicians.
Digital Health App Helps Asthma and Depression, 2 Trials Find
An AI-driven app called juli improved symptoms of asthma and depression, two randomized controlled trials found. The app takes in data from electronic medical records, smartphones, wearable devices, the environment and patient questionnaires to provide personalized health recommendations.
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.
NorthShore Study Proves Hospitals Can Save Millions by Providing Post-Discharge Psychosocial Support
NorthShore University HealthSystem teamed up with Laguna Health in 2021 to study whether greater post-acute care support can improve patient recovery and reduce readmissions. The research partners recently released results of the study, which found that giving patients emotional and psychological support after their discharge hastens recovery, decreases costs and alleviates physician burnout.
‘We Do Not Raise Our Hands’: Former Navy SEAL Combats Stigma With Veteran Mental Health App
INVI MindHealth, which was created by a former Navy SEAL, is a new mental health app that aims to support veterans. The idea for the app was born out CEO Jonathan Wilson's own struggles with mental health after leaving the service.
Dry(ish) January: How One Company Is Helping Consumers Drink in Moderation
Sunnyside is promoting "Dry(ish)" January that promotes drinking in moderation versus complete sobriety. The company offers a direct-to-consumer app that helps users make a plan for their drinking and provides peer coaching.
Teladoc Unveils New App, Adds Spanish Language Capabilities
The new app allows users to seek all of Teladoc's services — such as primary care, mental health and chronic condition management — in one spot. It is also offered in both Spanish and English.
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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.
Ada Health’s platform, now available on Epic, is helping drive value-based care
The company announced this week that its AI-powered symptom assessment and care navigation platform is now available in the Epic App Orchard. Jeff Cutler, Ada's chief commercial officer, and Scott Fannin, the company's vice president of enterprise product management, discussed the announcement in a sit-down interview at the Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Orlando.
Bayer, One Drop release digital health program for heart disease
The app lets people track their metrics through connected devices, and access health coaching and educational materials. It’s one of multiple that Bayer and One Drop plan to develop together in the future.
Babyscripts raises $12M, plans to expand to all 50 states
The maternal care startup is backed by major health systems including MemorialCare Health System, whose innovation arm led the most recent funding round. Babyscripts offers a mobile app providing education and resources for the pregnancy and postpartum journey.
NorthShore University HealthSystem to test Laguna Health’s new post-discharge recovery app
The app provides users with a personalized recovery plan, education materials and virtual access to a care team that includes behavioral health specialists. The NorthShore system will conduct a clinical trial to test the app after which it will decide whether to deploy the solution across its hospitals.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
After Google, Microsoft struck out, can Apple get people to use its health records feature?
Apple has integrated with 700 providers for its health records app. But it faces a similar challenge to other health records projects that have failed in the past: patient uptake.
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to deploy NeuroFlow’s mental health tools across 3 hospitals
Through a program funded by Independence Blue Cross Foundation, 1,800 frontline healthcare workers across the three Pennsylvania-based hospitals will gain access to NeuroFlow's technology, which will measure and track their mental health symptoms and provide support via educational resources and a clinical care team.
Abbott gets FDA clearance for CGM app
Abbott received FDA clearance for an app to pair with its Freestyle Libre 2 glucose monitor. The app lets people get readings directly on their phone without using a reader.
Israeli-founded telehealth company aims to provide antidote to unaffordability of US healthcare
A new telehealth company, called Antidote, is taking aim at rising healthcare costs in the U.S. by providing an alternative inspired by the healthcare system in Israel. For a monthly membership fee, Antidote users gain unlimited virtual visits and zero copays on most medications.
Geisinger rolls out platform for virtual monitoring of chronic disease patients
Developed by Noteworth, the ConnectedCare365 application will enable Geisinger clinicians to virtually monitor patient vital signs and intervene when needed. The platform will be used for several clinical initiatives, including chronic condition management and behavioral health.