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Alan unveils AI health assistant for its 680,000 health insurance members | TechCrunch

Alan is transforming from a health insurance company to a comprehensive healthcare super app, integrating AI for better healthcare access.

Meet the AI receptionist helping patients book cancer appointments on WhatsApp

AI technology is streamlining cancer appointment bookings through WhatsApp, targeting increased uptake of screenings.
The scheme addresses low cervical screening rates in London communities.

Leader Spotlight: Redefining digital health, with Maximilian Maile - LogRocket Blog

Maximilian Maile is Senior Vice President of Digital Health at Parkview Health, leading the digital transformation journey in healthcare.
Parkview Health redefines digital health to provide care outside traditional healthcare settings via innovative technology.

Alan unveils AI health assistant for its 680,000 health insurance members | TechCrunch

Alan is transforming from a health insurance company to a comprehensive healthcare super app, integrating AI for better healthcare access.

Meet the AI receptionist helping patients book cancer appointments on WhatsApp

AI technology is streamlining cancer appointment bookings through WhatsApp, targeting increased uptake of screenings.
The scheme addresses low cervical screening rates in London communities.

Leader Spotlight: Redefining digital health, with Maximilian Maile - LogRocket Blog

Maximilian Maile is Senior Vice President of Digital Health at Parkview Health, leading the digital transformation journey in healthcare.
Parkview Health redefines digital health to provide care outside traditional healthcare settings via innovative technology.
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#mifepristone

States revive lawsuit to sharply curb access to abortion pill

A new lawsuit from conservative states challenges mifepristone access, targeting telehealth prescriptions and seeking age restrictions for abortion medication.
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2 weeks ago

States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The new lawsuit seeks to implement stricter regulations on mifepristone, challenging abortion rights and the FDA's authority over abortion medication.
from www.nytimes.com
7 months ago

What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?

Mifepristone and misoprostol combination is safe and effective for medication abortion.
Medication abortion is increasingly preferred, especially due to telemedicine options during the Covid-19 pandemic.

States revive lawsuit to sharply curb access to abortion pill

A new lawsuit from conservative states challenges mifepristone access, targeting telehealth prescriptions and seeking age restrictions for abortion medication.

States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The new lawsuit seeks to implement stricter regulations on mifepristone, challenging abortion rights and the FDA's authority over abortion medication.

What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?

Mifepristone and misoprostol combination is safe and effective for medication abortion.
Medication abortion is increasingly preferred, especially due to telemedicine options during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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#healthcare

How are hospitals dealing with climate change? DW 10/15/2024

Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, are severely disrupting healthcare services, leading to a growing reliance on telemedicine in Nigeria.

Bloomberg

Telemedicine visits increased by 145% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.
Challenges in telehealth include disparities in access and reimbursement policies.

How are hospitals dealing with climate change? DW 10/15/2024

Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, are severely disrupting healthcare services, leading to a growing reliance on telemedicine in Nigeria.

Bloomberg

Telemedicine visits increased by 145% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.
Challenges in telehealth include disparities in access and reimbursement policies.
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#healthtech

Job Vacancy: Werkstudent/Mitarbeiter in Teilzeit Customer Support (m/w/d) // CKM Group | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

CKM Group aims to lead future healthcare through preventive services and telemedicine, focusing on access to medical cannabis and customer satisfaction.

Air Doctor raised $20M to plug a gap in how people find doctors when they're travelling | TechCrunch

Air Doctor simplifies accessing healthcare while traveling by providing a directory of vetted doctors and facilitating insurance claims to reduce costs.

Job Vacancy: Werkstudent/Mitarbeiter in Teilzeit Customer Support (m/w/d) // CKM Group | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

CKM Group aims to lead future healthcare through preventive services and telemedicine, focusing on access to medical cannabis and customer satisfaction.

Air Doctor raised $20M to plug a gap in how people find doctors when they're travelling | TechCrunch

Air Doctor simplifies accessing healthcare while traveling by providing a directory of vetted doctors and facilitating insurance claims to reduce costs.
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#healthcare-technology

Leader Spotlight: The process of novel innovation, with Dr. Steven Lee - LogRocket Blog

Driving innovation in eye care requires a deep understanding of stakeholder challenges and emphasizing iterative development for effective product creation.

Building a Telemedicine Platform with AI-Powered Diagnostics Using Vultr - SitePoint

Telemedicine platforms require thoughtful planning and the right tools for scalability and security.

Leader Spotlight: The process of novel innovation, with Dr. Steven Lee - LogRocket Blog

Driving innovation in eye care requires a deep understanding of stakeholder challenges and emphasizing iterative development for effective product creation.

Building a Telemedicine Platform with AI-Powered Diagnostics Using Vultr - SitePoint

Telemedicine platforms require thoughtful planning and the right tools for scalability and security.
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Doctors resisted telemedicine at first, but now they love it (and patients do, too)

Telemedicine has improved both patient access to doctors and physician satisfaction, according to new research.
#public-health

This Park Slope pharmacy is offering free online doctor visits next week * Brooklyn Paper

Super Health Pharmacy offers free online doctor visits, addressing New York's healthcare access issues amid a doctor shortage.

Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

Making at-home HIV testing more accessible and affordable through a partnership between MISTR and Walmart in Atlanta.

This Park Slope pharmacy is offering free online doctor visits next week * Brooklyn Paper

Super Health Pharmacy offers free online doctor visits, addressing New York's healthcare access issues amid a doctor shortage.

Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

Making at-home HIV testing more accessible and affordable through a partnership between MISTR and Walmart in Atlanta.
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#digital-healthcare
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Women face bias and disparities in healthcare. Digital tools could help meet their needs.

Diverse healthcare needs, particularly for women of color, are being addressed through digital innovation platforms like Health In Her HUE.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety

Beta blockers are being increasingly used to manage anxiety in high-pressure situations without the need for a traditional doctor's visit.
Connecting patients with doctors for virtual visits to obtain beta blockers is becoming more common among digital start-ups.

Women face bias and disparities in healthcare. Digital tools could help meet their needs.

Diverse healthcare needs, particularly for women of color, are being addressed through digital innovation platforms like Health In Her HUE.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety

Beta blockers are being increasingly used to manage anxiety in high-pressure situations without the need for a traditional doctor's visit.
Connecting patients with doctors for virtual visits to obtain beta blockers is becoming more common among digital start-ups.
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Berlin's FEMNA Health bags seven-figure funding to help women with hormonal health: Here's how - Silicon Canals

FEMNA Health received significant funding to enhance women's health service offerings, focusing on menstrual health and empowerment through telemedicine.

Top 10 In-Demand Remote Jobs That Pay $100,000+ In 2024, From Research

Remote job postings have stabilized, disproving claims of decline in high-paying work.
Telemedicine physicians are the highest earners among remote positions.

How New California Rules Protect Indoor Workers From Heat | KQED

California's oversight of homelessness funds is critically flawed, risking misuse of significant federal resources.
Abortion rates have increased post-Roe v. Wade, showcasing the impact of state-level access initiatives.
from Fast Company
2 months ago

More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.
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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. rose after Roe v Wade, driven by Democratic states expanding access and laws protecting telemedicine for abortions.

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Increased number of women investigated for illegal pregnancy termination
Concerns over trauma and stigma faced by women under investigation

US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. rose after Roe v Wade, driven by Democratic states expanding access and laws protecting telemedicine for abortions.

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Increased number of women investigated for illegal pregnancy termination
Concerns over trauma and stigma faced by women under investigation
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Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned

Abortion pills are sent discreetly through telehealth providers under shield laws to individuals living in states restricting abortion.
#supreme-court

Here's the latest on the case.

The Supreme Court is considering restricting access to a commonly used abortion pill, impacting distribution and FDA authority.
The case involves mifepristone, with implications for telemedicine prescriptions and standing of anti-abortion plaintiffs.

SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws

Access to mifepristone affects Americans nationwide, regardless of state abortion laws.
The Supreme Court case questions the FDA's decision to expand mifepristone access, impacting medication abortion practices.

Abortion Access Will, Once Again, Be Decided by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear a case about the abortion pill, mifepristone, with a ruling expected in June 2024.
The case challenges the FDA's approval of mifepristone and its prescribing regulations via telemedicine and beyond 7 weeks of pregnancy.

Here's the latest on the case.

The Supreme Court is considering restricting access to a commonly used abortion pill, impacting distribution and FDA authority.
The case involves mifepristone, with implications for telemedicine prescriptions and standing of anti-abortion plaintiffs.

SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws

Access to mifepristone affects Americans nationwide, regardless of state abortion laws.
The Supreme Court case questions the FDA's decision to expand mifepristone access, impacting medication abortion practices.

Abortion Access Will, Once Again, Be Decided by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear a case about the abortion pill, mifepristone, with a ruling expected in June 2024.
The case challenges the FDA's approval of mifepristone and its prescribing regulations via telemedicine and beyond 7 weeks of pregnancy.
moresupreme-court

Council Post: Dermatology Marketing: How To Navigate The Changing Landscape

The dermatology industry is projected to reach $3.14 billion by 2032.
Patients are increasingly behaving like informed consumers, using the internet to research health information.

Abortions by Telemedicine and Mailed Pills Are Safe and Effective, Study Finds

Abortion pills obtained through telemedicine and mail are as safe and effective as those obtained through in-person visits to a doctor.
The method was 98% effective and safe for over 99% of patients, according to a study of over 6,000 patients.

HIV still plagues Black Americans at alarming rates. Could AI be the key to more equitable care?

Job discrimination and structural stressors contribute to higher risk behavior for HIV in non-white communities.
New technologies and innovations offer solutions to bridge disparities in HIV incidences and increase uptake in preventative measures.

Substantial Boost in Virtual-Only Mental Health Treatment

13% of mental health specialists switched to telemedicine in 2022
Psychiatric nurse practitioners and clinicians in densely populated areas had the highest rates of switching to telemedicine

New AI MagicMirror at CES knows your health and when you will die

An AI 'mirror' called MagicMirror debuted at CES that tracks over 100 health parameters by scanning blood flow under the surface of your face.
The device can detect signs of high blood pressure, fever symptoms, mental health risk, stroke risk, and more.

More Adults Sought ADHD Drugs During the Pandemic

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shortages.
Telemedicine and increased awareness of adult ADHD contributed to the rise in prescriptions.

Withings BeamO is a compact health monitor that combines thermometer, stethoscope and ECG in one - Yanko Design

Withings is showcasing a new health gadget called BeamO at CES 2024.
BeamO is an all-in-one diagnostic health monitor that can measure heart, lung, and temperature vitals at home.

U.S. cyber defense agency has some advice for health care organizations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidelines for healthcare organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
The guidelines recommend implementing multi-factor authentication, taking inventory of online assets, and encrypting sensitive information.
CISA aims to create a central resource for healthcare cybersecurity professionals to tackle cyber threats.
#philadelphia

Reading Between the Lines of the DEA's Proposed Rules on Telemedicine

The unprecedented expansion of telehealth and mental health care during the pandemic was a monumental shift for behavioral health care in more ways than one.The flexibilities for behavioral health visits that resulted from the government's Covid-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration meant patients could more easily meet remotely with licensed clinicians at their convenience.

New Collaboration Brings Opioid Use Disorder Treatment to Formerly Incarcerated Patients

Nearly one in five people who are incarcerated battle opioid use disorder (OUD), and opioid-related overdose is the leading cause of death for those released from the criminal justice system.A new collaboration aims to change these stats.The collaboration, which was last week, is between Bicycle Health , and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Reading Between the Lines of the DEA's Proposed Rules on Telemedicine

The unprecedented expansion of telehealth and mental health care during the pandemic was a monumental shift for behavioral health care in more ways than one.The flexibilities for behavioral health visits that resulted from the government's Covid-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration meant patients could more easily meet remotely with licensed clinicians at their convenience.

New Collaboration Brings Opioid Use Disorder Treatment to Formerly Incarcerated Patients

Nearly one in five people who are incarcerated battle opioid use disorder (OUD), and opioid-related overdose is the leading cause of death for those released from the criminal justice system.A new collaboration aims to change these stats.The collaboration, which was last week, is between Bicycle Health , and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Telehealth Services Tied to a Major Reduction in Overdose Deaths

Expansions in telehealth services and increased use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) were associated with significant decreases in fatal drug overdoses during the pandemic, a new study of Medicare beneficiaries shows.Telehealth services for opioid use disorder (OUD) were used far more often during the pandemic than before COVID-19, and those who used them were 33% less likely to die of a drug overdose.
#flexibility

Biden administration moves to establish guardrails' for telehealth prescriptions

The Biden administration has proposed new rules that will require patients to have an in-person medical evaluation before being prescribed most prescription medications by their doctors, with limited exceptions, according to a statement released on Friday.Under the new rule proposals from the Drug Enforcement Agency, patients would still be able to get less-addictive medications, such as antibiotics or birth control, prescribed to them by their doctors via telehealth.

US agency to reverse Covid-19 policy for frequently abused prescription drugs

The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed rules that would again require patients to visit doctors in-person to obtain prescriptions for certain medications that are frequently abused.What does the Adderall shortage in the US mean for ADHD patients?The announcement seeks to reverse policy changes made during the Covid-19 pandemic which allowed doctors to prescribe controlled drugs such as Adderall and OxyContin through virtual tele-health appointments.

Biden administration moves to establish guardrails' for telehealth prescriptions

The Biden administration has proposed new rules that will require patients to have an in-person medical evaluation before being prescribed most prescription medications by their doctors, with limited exceptions, according to a statement released on Friday.Under the new rule proposals from the Drug Enforcement Agency, patients would still be able to get less-addictive medications, such as antibiotics or birth control, prescribed to them by their doctors via telehealth.

US agency to reverse Covid-19 policy for frequently abused prescription drugs

The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed rules that would again require patients to visit doctors in-person to obtain prescriptions for certain medications that are frequently abused.What does the Adderall shortage in the US mean for ADHD patients?The announcement seeks to reverse policy changes made during the Covid-19 pandemic which allowed doctors to prescribe controlled drugs such as Adderall and OxyContin through virtual tele-health appointments.
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#people

Cancer-related death rates trending down in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas The rate of people dying from cancer in the U.S. has declined over the past three decades, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.The U.S. cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, and Texas is also seeing this downward trend."As the population of Texas grows, we are seeing more cancer diagnoses and more deaths," said Dr. Mammen Sam, chair of the Texas Medical Association Committee on Cancer.

Op-Ed: In ERs, January kicks off the worst. And then, rain

I hate this time of year.The holidays are past, even the post New Year's Cyrillic parties we called "Serbian Christmas" growing up in western Pennsylvania are faint memories obscured by rocket booms in Ukraine.Two weeks in, 2023's news is bad and here in California, it's cold and it's damp.

Cancer-related death rates trending down in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas The rate of people dying from cancer in the U.S. has declined over the past three decades, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.The U.S. cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, and Texas is also seeing this downward trend."As the population of Texas grows, we are seeing more cancer diagnoses and more deaths," said Dr. Mammen Sam, chair of the Texas Medical Association Committee on Cancer.

Op-Ed: In ERs, January kicks off the worst. And then, rain

I hate this time of year.The holidays are past, even the post New Year's Cyrillic parties we called "Serbian Christmas" growing up in western Pennsylvania are faint memories obscured by rocket booms in Ukraine.Two weeks in, 2023's news is bad and here in California, it's cold and it's damp.
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What is Virtual Primary Care and How Will It Transform Healthcare?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Over the last couple of years, you may have used virtual primary care (VPC) to receive doctoral treatment from your home.Many people got accustomed to the efficiency of virtual healthcare with benefits like quick scheduling, decreased costs, and streamlined care.

US Saw Record Abortions in Year After Fall of "Roe" - But They're Harder to Get

Abortion rates have increased post Roe v. Wade overturn, with more people seeking care across state lines or online, causing strain on the abortion network.

Viral TikToks, millions of pills: Calif. tech execs arrested on fraud charges

Telemedicine startup executives arrested for fraudulent Adderall sales online.

Bay Area psychiatrist arrested in $100 million drug fraud investigation

A psychiatrist executive was arrested for alleged involvement in a $100 million medication fraud scheme.
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