Telehealth
ConversationHEALTH co-founder Lexi Kaplin discusses the ways bots can provide empathetic, confidential care.
The Ada Health chatbot came about because 80% of people search for health online but many lack provider access, says Jeff Cutler, the company's chief commercial officer.
Jennifer Fogarty, chief scientist of the Human Research Program at NASA, discusses the need for data-based clinical decision tools in space that are accessible to those who may not have medical training.
Companies like BodySite Digital Health are engaging patients through stories and a digital program to make the next steps, say CEO John Cummings and VP Mike Swackhamer.
The government in Pakistan is beginning to understand that technology must be patient-centric, which has been a big challenge to digital health progress in the region, says Dr. Zakiuddin Ahmed, CEO of Digital Care.
Healthcare IT News Managing Editor Bill Siwicki reports that CaroMont Regional Medical Center's use of telehealth has helped reduce ER overflow hours from 1,700 to just 148.
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Nonin Medical made usability and logistics improvements to its pulse oximeter to make it more desirable for the elderly, claim Nonin's Chris Holland and telehealth consultant Mark VanderWerf.
MaryAnne Sterling, EVP of caregiver experience at Livpact, describes the "one-stop shop" for tools and resources for adult children caring for aging parents with Alzheimer's or other chronic conditions.
Virtual care delivered from the school nurse's office is reducing health-related absences, addressing social determinants and improving access, says Nick Woods, co-founder of California-based Hazel Health.
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Sony's new B2B mSafety platform features a smartwatch with built-in sensors, a simple user interface, a secure back end and long battery life, says Anders Strömberg, head of the company's wearable platform department.