DrFirst, which provides an array of services including telehealth and e-prescribing, received a $50 million equity investment from Sixth Street Growth. The company plans to use the funds to expand its offerings and further connect healthcare stakeholders.
In a survey of 199 consumers, 19.6 percent said they prefer to get secure text messages from their physician when in-person discussions and phone calls aren't an option, while 10 percent said they prefer to receive physician communications via patient portals.
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 aim of the collaboration is to help prescribers more easily view patients' prescription histories, thereby preventing errors related to prescribing inappropriate medications.
A new survey found chief medical information officers believe medication management improvement initiatives have positively impacted patient safety, but factors like workflow variation and a lack of price transparency still compromise patients' well-being.
Through DrFirst's new Connected Care Communities initiative, providers can exchange patient medication information and facilitate referrals without having to use the same EHR software.
Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare has launched PreCheck MyScript, an online solution that simplifies the prescribing process and promotes better outcomes for physicians and patients.
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.
The New York law is meant to cut down on prescription drug abuse and drug diversion by doctors and patients alike.
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