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Oregon Health & Science University's ongoing study has participants discussing memories and tapping their critical thinking skills multiple times each week.
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Health 2.0 Conference cofounders Matthew Holt and Indu Subaiya look back at notable digital health funding developments and look ahead at what will come next.
The Series A round was lead by BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, and brings the company's total funding to more than $10 million.
CEO Jason Gorevic also discussed the rising popularity of Teladoc's app over its call center.
Babylon by Telus Health will allow patients in the province to input their symptoms and conduct live video visits with accredited physicians.
The necessity for GP surgeries to implement video and e-consultations is putting additional pressure on over-stretched out doctors, according to researchers and the British Medical Association.
Tammy Kwiatkoski, director of clinical informatics for the HIMSS Office of the CTIO, explains why advancements in healthcare technology, while necessary, can’t take away the way of the human element.
The service's new clinical capabilities, smart referrals and comprehensive data platform look to remove barriers that keep patients from primary care.
Cost was highlighted as a major barrier to in-person care, while efficacy, access and confidentiality were cited as arguments against digital.