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Hospitals are filling the need for psychiatrists and behavioral health services with virtual care, as Dr. Tom Milam, chief medical officer at Iris Telehealth, explains.

Tribal communities' health is impeded by dual problems: insufficient government funds and a lack of interoperability, which cause a deficiency of healthcare IT solutions, says Tyler LaPlaunt, assistant director at Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions.

The collaboration will offer low-cost medications to employees and employers through a new platform dubbed EmsanaRx Plus.

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board determined three AliveCor patents regarding the detection of heart conditions like cardiac arrhythmias were unpatentable.

The company’s Polso wrist-worn wearable allows for the collection of blood oxygen saturation, respiration rate and pulse rate.

Most healthcare leaders say their orgs have limited to no integration of patient engagement capabilities, says Patty Hayward, a VP at Talkdesk, which worked on the survey.

It features a 24-session guided game that is paired with an EEG headband to track brainwaves.

Powered by Centrik, the app seamlessly connects patients with GPs.

The study identified associations between abnormal uterine bleeding patterns, demographics and medical conditions.

The startup said it plans to use funds to expand its reach in the U.S. and globally, add nutrition-recommendation capabilities and support research partnerships.