Blue Shield of California is partnering with health benefits startup Accolade on a new offering for California employers, the organizations said Feb. 26.
Digital Health
The National Institutes of Health announced on Feb. 26 a new competition to support the development of hand-held digital technologies to for non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of some of the world's highest-burden diseases.
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network is rolling out a mobile application that helps recently discharged hospital patients track their care journey and communicate with their providers from home, according to a Feb. 25 news release.
The newest update to the smartwatch- and smartphone-compatible Samsung Health app adds a dedicated women's health category that includes a menstrual cycle-tracking calendar, SamMobile reports.
Cedars-Sinai Health System is rolling out a digital tool that allows patients to complete short surveys throughout their hospital stays via text message, enabling care teams to address challenges and concerns in real time.
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Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is teaming up with Verizon to explore 5G-powered health technology including connected ambulances, next-generation medical imaging and remote physical therapy, according to a Feb. 24 news release.
Deloitte's patient engagement platform suite ConvergeHealth on Feb. 18 launched a new digital platform on Amazon Web Services that connects patients and investigators with clinical research trials.
There seems to always be a discussion on what constitutes as a social determinant of health, such as nutrition or housing. However, transportation needs to be equally considered, according to Uber Health chief Dan Trigub.
Piedmont (Ga.) Columbus Regional, part of Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare, now offers patients and guests access to its mobile wayfinding platform for hospital navigation.