Ehealth news
Here are some recent eHealth news articles:
Telemedicine
- "Telemedicine adoption surges during pandemic, but challenges remain" (Healthcare Finance News) - A report by the American Telemedicine Association found that telemedicine adoption increased by 50% during the pandemic, but there are still challenges to overcome, such as reimbursement and regulatory issues.
- "Telemedicine company Teladoc to acquire Livongo for $18.5 billion" (Fierce Healthcare) - Teladoc, a leading telemedicine company, has agreed to acquire Livongo, a digital health company that provides personalized health guidance, for $18.5 billion.
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- "AI-powered chatbots improve patient engagement, reduce hospital readmissions" (Healthcare IT News) - A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that AI-powered chatbots can improve patient engagement and reduce hospital readmissions by 20%.
- "Google Health launches AI-powered breast cancer detection tool" (MobiHealthNews) - Google Health has launched an AI-powered breast cancer detection tool that uses machine learning to analyze mammography images and detect breast cancer.
Digital Health
- "Digital health company Omada Health raises $113 million in funding" (Fierce Healthcare) - Omada Health, a digital health company that provides personalized health coaching, has raised $113 million in funding to expand its services and reach more patients.
- "Apple Watch detects irregular heart rhythms, study finds" (Healthcare Finance News) - A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that the Apple Watch can detect irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, with high accuracy.
Healthcare IT
- "Epic Systems acquires patient engagement platform Patientory" (Healthcare IT News) - Epic Systems, a leading healthcare IT company, has acquired Patientory, a patient engagement platform that provides personalized health information and communication tools.
- "Cerner acquires digital health company AbleTo" (Fierce Healthcare) - Cerner, a leading healthcare IT company, has acquired AbleTo, a digital health company that provides behavioral health services and analytics.
Healthcare Policy
- "CMS finalizes rule on telehealth services for Medicare Advantage" (Healthcare Finance News) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule that expands telehealth services for Medicare Advantage patients, including coverage for virtual visits and remote monitoring.
- "House passes bill to improve healthcare data sharing and interoperability" (Fierce Healthcare) - The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to improve healthcare data sharing and interoperability by providing incentives for healthcare providers to share patient data and developing standards for data exchange.
These are just a few examples of recent eHealth news articles. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the eHealth industry, I recommend following reputable healthcare news sources and industry publications.