Telehealth

A team led by researchers at the Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education published a paper in NPJ Digital Medicine suggesting remote patient monitoring may not significantly improve some clinical outcomes.

Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System launched a remote care program for patients with non-emergency conditions last month, the Naples Daily News reports.

Digital therapeutics company Blue Mesa Health recently launched "Transformemos," its Spanish language diabetes prevention program, on the Solera Health network, the company confirmed Jan. 10.

Though the Chinese government provides basic healthcare coverage to all its citizens, many Chinese distrust the under-funded system and are turning to telemedicine that connects them to physicians in America, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Topeka, Kan.-based Stormont Vail Health rolled out an e-visit program for patients with minor illnesses through its Epic MyChart patient portal, The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

The U.S. Department of Defense authorized GlobalMed Nov. 18 to operate its telehealth services on the agency's network.

Infor FHIR Bridge to enable Digital Innovation, Care Coordination, and Engagement with Existing Provider Systems.

The Center for Connected Health Policy elevated its interim Executive Director Mei Wa Kwong to the post permanently, the organization said Friday.

A new study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare shows a telehealth program involving video coaching and self-monitoring with mHealth devices could be an effective way for helping obese patients lose weight.

This interactive infographic on How Four Healthcare Organizations Became Clinically Integrated Networks explores the strategies used to achieve success and how accreditation helped these organizations build and improve their CIN framework.