In the News: Oct 27–Nov 3
By Sg2 TeamThis week: Patient portal helps consumers “shop” for providers; AI informs safe decision making; and hospitals are stockpiling PPE
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This week: Patient portal helps consumers “shop” for providers; AI informs safe decision making; and hospitals are stockpiling PPE
This week: AI helps automate hospital administrative tasks; transgender telehealth company expands into employee benefits; and FDA announces digital health center
This week: AI reduces MRI no-shows; ACOs show greater cost savings; and number of uninsured Americans increased before COVID-19
This week: vulnerable populations face home health barriers; culturally competent robots can improve mental health; and COVID-19 could impede progress in reducing child mortality
This week: Innovation connects ICU patients with families; heart attack saliva test in development; and Amazon enters health wearable market.
This week: Text message psychotherapy reduces opioid usage; digital skin cancer tests could reduce referrals; and Uber starts prescription delivery
This week: safety net providers can increase access to medical specialists; Medicare Advantage members get free home delivery; race plays a role in health outcomes.
This week: Childhood obesity reduced for impoverished children; consumers avoid complicated care; and accelerating digital strategy during COVID-19
This week: FDA approves first game-based therapeutic; payers continue to focus on impact of SDOH on enrollees; and digital health technology trends
This week: UnitedHealth Group invests $100 million in affordable housing; a meditation app helps with pain management; and the role of virtual health after COVID-19
This week: Health system successfully integrates holistic care model; start-up scales women’s health; and early predictions underestimate COVID-19’s impact
This week: COVID-19 has enhanced virtual health usage; using precision medicine for immunotherapy efficacy; and health care spending sees 18% drop