Patient Engagement

Sep 16 | Jeff Lagasse

Telehealth is expected to drive $29 billion in healthcare services in 2020

Patients are largely on board with this paradigm shift, significantly increasing their engagement with the remote…

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Sep 16 | Kat Jercich

Taskforce on Telehealth Policy releases final report on safeguarding virtual care

Its recommendations include lifting limitations on originating sites, allowing telehealth for various types…

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Sep 15 | Kat Jercich

Kaiser Permanente launches 'virtual-first' health plan in Washington

The plan will make telehealth a foundational modality of care, with the option for patients to follow up with in-person…

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Sep 14 | Jeff Lagasse

Artificial intelligence helps cut down on MRI no-shows

A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.

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Sep 11 |

Beneficiaries' lack of Medicare knowledge could lead to dissatisfaction in plans

Survey results indicate a need for people to become better informed about their coverage, which is both a…

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Sep 11 | Jeff Lagasse

COVID-19 deaths among Black essential workers linked to racial disparities

Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare…

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Sep 10 | Jeff Lagasse

With telehealth here to stay, healthcare looks to sustain it through patient engagement

Thinking about telehealth as a site of care is a philosophical consideration for those looking to…

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Sep 08 | Jeff Lagasse

Anxiety and depression are associated with medical care avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic

This has bottom-line impacts for hospitals, especially as they look to recover financially from…

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Sep 04 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS launches dashboard of 8 healthcare compare tools under Care Compare

Patients can find information about doctors, hospitals and nursing homes without searching through multiple tools.

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Sep 03 | Jeff Lagasse

At UHealth, repurposing old technology is keeping patients and staff safe during COVID-19

Allowing families and caregivers to connect with their loved ones while maintaining distance has…

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