Philip Esformes’ conviction in $1.3B fraud case, $44M in penalties, upheld by appeals court … Healthcare makes ‘notable job gains’ in December: BLS … Report: Annual pay increased 7.3%...
Smartphone-only internet tied to lower patient portal use
Aug 05, 2021
When adjusting for smartphone-only use, low income was tied to lower likelihood of using a patient portal.
Business briefs for Wednesday, July 8
Jul 08, 2020
CMS getting concerned about mounting telehealth charges … Pandemic has wiped out more than 3 million small businesses … Reduced patient volume likely to curb hospital transfers
Telehealth program focuses on COVID-positive patients discharged from hospitals
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 13, 2020
COVID-positive patients at some Texas hospitals now can be treated and monitored at home throughout their recoveries as part of a program through Dallas-based TheraCare Home Health, part of the Cantex...
One-third of seniors may buy tech to support coordinated care delivery: report
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 12, 2021
Almost 33% of adults aged 65 or more years are considering purchasing cloud-based technology that supports coordinated care delivery, according to a new report from Parks Associates, “COVID-19: Impact...
Telehealth giants pairing obesity drugs with weight-loss programs to prevent overreliance on prescriptions
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 23, 2023
Telehealth companies could offer, or even require, virtual fitness program pairing with obesity drugs, as new procedures are developed.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 07, 2021
Mayo study could support CMS expansion of telehealth … Fauci says data from Israel supports third COVID-19 booster … FDA clears blood circulation device to prevent bed sores
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, March 3
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 03, 2021
Illinois coalition pushes bill to protect telehealth . . . LHC Group and Orlando Health expand partnership in Florida … Home Centered Care Institute names new president … Industry study: Adult children...
Reducing readmissions is goal of Brookdale telehealth partnership
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 20, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living hopes to reduce hospital readmissions by offering Iris Plans’ advance care planning telehealth services to its residents through a new partnership announced by the companies.
Home Care briefs for Friday, Oct. 1
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 01, 2021
Telehealth benefits from $1 billion in healthcare funding from American Rescue Plan …Wearables effective in detecting colds and flu … COVID-19 deaths twice as high in rural America … WellSky...