By Mark Melchionna
July 12, 2023 – A new study found that although mobile health (mHealth) applications are said to promote physical activity, research surrounding them often fails to account for critical factors, indicating low generalizability…
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Today, Affect Therapeutics – a McLean, VA-based company reimagining alcohol and drug addiction treatment with smartphone apps that put an integrated treatment program into the pocket of its members raises $16M…
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By Mark Melchionna
July 11, 2023 – New research indicated that treating the musculoskeletal health of patients with neck and low back pain did not benefit significantly from an individually tailored artificial intelligence (AI)-based application.
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Welcome to our June Monthly Digital Health Digest! In this edition, we're exploring top stories from the healthcare technology sector, including groundbreaking developments and industry shifts. Hit play to stay informed!00:00 Introduction00:09 Healthcare management…
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Health systems across the country are working to determine the best ways to leverage generative AI to alleviate clinical burnout and improve efficiency. UNC Health is an example of one of these systems —…
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Background: Digital therapeutic care (DTC) programs are unsupervised app-based treatments that provide video exercises and educational material to patients with nonspecific low back pain during episodes of pain and functional disability. German statutory health…
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UnitedHealthcare eliminates out-of-pocket costs for 24/7 Virtual Visits for eligible members enrolled in applicable fully insured employer-sponsored plans, starting July 1st. For UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in eligible fully insured plans, the coverage…
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Virgin Pulse and Headspace expand their relationship to make it easier for employers and health plans to provide high-quality, affordable mental health resources.Organizations using the Virgin Pulse health and wellbeing platform…
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Background: Most smokers are ambivalent about quitting—they want to quit someday, but not now. Interventions are needed that can engage ambivalent smokers, build their motivation for quitting, and support future quit attempts. Mobile health…
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During the ADA’s annual scientific sessions in San Diego on Saturday, Abbott and Weight Watchers unveils its new new connected app experience for people living with Type 2 diabetes. The connected app…
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