February 14th 2024
This evaluation looks at a postdischarge digital engagement (PDDE) program using causal inference methods to examine the impact of PDDE on readmission.
New studies have linked a diet of ultra-processed food to a higher risk of colorectal cancer and to an overall risk of mortality; the CDC endorsed the updated booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech for use against the omicron variant; South Carolina Department of Corrections and Pear Therapeutics are teaming up to support inmates recovering from substance use disorders.
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Wearable Device, Supervised Exercise Linked to Superior Weight Loss Outcomes
August 27th 2022Wearing a physical activity tracker and receiving personalized exercise feedback was linked to better results in exercise performance, weight loss, and other health outcomes among individuals with obesity.
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Dr Susan Escudier on the Benefits and Burdens of Digital Health Solutions
August 3rd 2022Telemedicine visits can make physicians more efficient, but the ability to report symptoms can add to the workload burden as staff try to figure out which symptoms need to be addressed, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president of value-based care and quality programs, Texas Oncology.
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Dr Amila Patel: Patients Readily Adopt Digital Health Solutions to Connect to Care Team
July 27th 2022Navigating Cancer has found patients, including those who are elderly, are adopting applications to stay connected with their care teams, said Amila Patel, PharmD, chief clinical officer, Navigating Cancer.
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Dr Susan Escudier Discusses Uptake of Digital Health Solutions at Texas Oncology
July 22nd 2022The use of digital health solutions has been a tremendous benefit during the pandemic that should continue, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president, value-based care and quality programs, Texas Oncology.
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Dr Elaine Goodman on What COVID-19 Taught Her About Digital Health Management
July 16th 2022Elaine Goodman, MD, MBA, clinical lead for population health management at Mass General Brigham, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic should impact developments in digital health management going forward.
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Future-Self Avatar Improves Health Motivation, but Not Behavioral Changes
July 13th 2022To reduce bias based on the user’s current health status, a mobile health intervention used a future-self avatar to help individuals understand long-term effects of physical activity and nutrition on their body.
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How Machine Learning, Digital Therapeutics Improve Personalized Care
July 5th 2022Panelists at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 2022 Leadership Summit discussed the latest innovations in digital therapeutics and how they benefit patients on an individual and broad scale.
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Dr Debra Patt Highlights the High Usage of Digital Health Solutions at Texas Oncology
July 3rd 2022Digital health care has been a key initiative at Texas Oncology, because it ensure patients can receive better care at their home, explained Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, executive vice president of Texas Oncology.
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Stakeholders Address How Digital Therapeutics Can Bridge Unmet Needs in Behavioral Health Care
June 27th 2022Two stakeholders involved in investment and development of behavioral care services discuss the potential of digital therapeutics as a cost-effective alternative to address unmet mental health needs during an AHIP 2022 session.
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