As a longstanding supporter of virtual health care, an article published this week in JAMA caught my attention. It addresses the issue of disability rights and accessibility in virtual healthcare.
I’ve been involved in…
I’ve written previously about telehealth and the math that is needed to try to prove that it will result in overall savings to the healthcare economy. A recent JAMA viewpoint article further dissects the…
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What You Should Know: – A new study has revealed a concerning trend in the healthcare industry: a significant decline in hospital assets following private equity acquisitions. The research, published in JAMA, analyzed data…
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Former US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD published a call to action this week in JAMA Health Forum that asks Congress to update FDA regulations for medical AI. He begins the…
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Patients in high-deductible health plans are less likely to seek telemental health visits when required to pay out-of-pocket, according to an Included Health and Harvard Medical School study published in JAMA…
By Anuja Vaidya
June 25, 2024 – Radiation oncology treatment provided via telehealth is associated with high patient satisfaction and safety and substantial cost savings, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.
The study assessed Memorial…
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By Anuja Vaidya
June 14, 2024 – Adding nurse care management to home telemonitoring reduced blood pressure (BP) more significantly among low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors than home telemonitoring alone, according to new research.
Published in…
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What You Should Know:
– A new article published in JAMA Internal Medicine reignites the debate about Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare.
– Dr. Sachin H. Jain, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, argues…
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By Anuja Vaidya
June 05, 2024 – A digital engagement strategy that included text messaging, mobile mental health assessments, and connection to care improved depression and anxiety among healthcare workers, according to recent research published in…
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By Shania Kennedy
June 03, 2024 – An AI tool developed by Mass General Brigham researchers has revealed that changes in muscle mass and fat quality over the course of immunotherapy are associated with poorer outcomes…
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