Telehealth

Patient-Reported Symptom Data May Hinder Telehealth-Based Flu Diagnosis

November 22, 2023 - Researchers from the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health (UGA Public Health) demonstrated that clinical decision rules (CDRs) for influenza may be less accurate in a telemedicine setting, in which diagnosis relies on accurate symptom reporting by patients. The research team noted that telehealth visits can help keep sick people...


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SC Health System Implements AI Tool to Enhance Virtual Health

by Shania Kennedy

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) has partnered with Florida-based health IT company Andor Health to improve telehealth sustainability. MUSC Health is one of two federally recognized...

Lack of Data Readiness Preventing Healthcare Digital Transformation

by Mark Melchionna

A lack of data readiness is preventing the healthcare industry from committing to changes that could bring about digital transformation, according to a recent report by Morning Consult commissioned by...

High-Quality Data Essential to Achieving Whole-Person Patient Care

by Erin McNemar, MPA

 During the second annual Payer and Provider Virtual Summit, experts emphasize the role of high-quality data to achieve whole-person care.  Whole person care is the concept that the best way to...

Addressing Cardiovascular Genetic Testing in Children

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to a new statement from the American Heart Association, cardiovascular genetic testing in children presents challenges that require pre-and post-test counseling with a personalized approach...

Artificial Intelligence Therapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety

by Erin McNemar, MPA

In a recent clinical study, scientists at Stanford University confirmed a new model of mental health treatment in which artificial intelligence therapy is implemented, significantly reducing symptoms...

NYU Langone Health Announces Home-Based Brain Stimulation Program

by Jill McKeon

NYU Langone Health announced a new virtual brain stimulation program, which uses transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to treat symptoms for various psychiatric and neurological conditions,...

Artificial Intelligence Enhances Preventive Care, Telehealth

by Jessica Kent

While preventive care and telehealth have long been critical elements of the healthcare industry, these services have become even more important in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are...

Artificial Intelligence May Offer Insight into Parkinson’s Disease

by Jessica Kent

A team from Purdue University is leveraging artificial intelligence technology to collect and automatically measure the speech skills of people with Parkinson’s disease. According to the...

Johns Hopkins Develops Real-Time Data Dashboard to Track Coronavirus

by Jessica Kent

The Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University has developed an interactive, web-based dashboard that tracks real-time data on confirmed coronavirus cases, deaths,...