In a recent episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast, Peter Birch engages in insightful discussions with industry experts at the VALDCON 2023 Meetup. This unique gathering hosted by VALD brings together healthcare professionals, performance coaches,…
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Virtual speech therapy platform Great Speech announced it is now an in-network provider within the TRICARE West Region through Health Net Federal Services, extending its offerings to military service members and their families. Great Speech…
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By Anuja Vaidya
October 06, 2023 – Three United States senators have introduced new legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services at home through telehealth.
During the COVID-19 public health emergency…
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Background: Hearing loss is a growing health concern worldwide. Hearing aids (HAs) are the treatment of choice for hearing rehabilitation in most cases of mild to moderate hearing loss. However, many patients with hearing…
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Background: People with coronary heart disease are at an increased risk of morbidity and mortality even if they attend cardiac rehabilitation. High sedentary behavior levels potentially contribute to this morbidity. Smartphone apps may be…
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Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology in South Korea have developed a durable strain sensor that can detect complex body movements. The technology will be useful for patients undergoing physical rehabilitation, allowing…
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Mobile health (mHealth) interventions may enhance positive health behaviors, but randomized trials evaluating their efficacy are uncommon. Our goal was to determine if a mHealth intervention augmented and extended benefits of center-based cardiac rehabilitation…
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Accelerated innovation is affecting health care in several ways. For instance, it’s increasingly important to offer services and monitoring to patients in the home, because those interventions are key to managing chronic conditions as…
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Accelerated innovation is affecting health care in several ways. For instance, it’s increasingly important to offer services and monitoring to patients in the home, because those interventions are key to managing chronic conditions as…
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HHS released a new proposed rule on Thursday to update nearly 50-year old regulations protecting people with disabilities from discrimination while seeking healthcare. Specifically, the 400-page proposal aims to update provisions included in Section…
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