Health Populi

JULY 7, 2020

Among the largest deals valued at over $100 mm were ClassPass (raising $285 mm), in the business of virtual fitness classes; Alto Pharmacy, a digital prescription service ($250 mm); AmWell, the telehealth company ($194 mm); Element Science (wearable defibrillators, $146 mm); and, Insitro (rising $143 mm, for AI drug discovery).

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Health Populi

MAY 3, 2021

While the “in-person” visit to a doctor or medical professional continues to rank first as consumers’ most-trusted information source, the virtual doc or clinician rose in trust during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Euromonitor’s latest read on Consumer Health: Changes in Consumer Behaviour during COVID-19.

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Health Populi

MARCH 3, 2025

As HIMSS 2025, the largest annual conference on health information and innovation meets up in Las Vegas this week, we can peek into what’s on the organization’s CEO’s mind leading up to the meeting in this conversation between Hal Wolf, CEO of HIMSS, and Gil Bashe, Managing Director of FINN Partners.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

A February 2023 report published by researcher Joanne Kim outlines the results of a two-month study of how data brokers sell sensitive data mental health data collected from mHealth mental health apps. These companies include BetterHelp , Cerebral, GoodRX, Monument, and Workit Health.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The rapid evolution of telehealth has transformed the healthcare landscape, offering patients access to medical services anytime and anywhere. In this blog post, well explore how the incorporation of AI, remote monitoring, and augmented reality into telehealth platforms is revolutionizing patient care and improving health outcomes.

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Health Populi

APRIL 23, 2025

The youngest cohort of health citizens, Gen Z, are Wellness Explorers, Rock Health coins, most owning a wearable or connected device and two-thirds tracking at least one health metric that way — menstruation ranking first, followed by weight and physical activity.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Wearable Technology: The proliferation of wearable devices is enabling continuous health monitoring and remote patient care, creating new market opportunities. Regulatory Landscape: Regulatory Clarity: Clearer regulatory frameworks for digital health technologies will foster investor confidence and higher valuations.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Following the release of a report by STAT and The Markup, which found 49 of 50 telehealth startups may fall short of legal requirements for HIPAA compliance, a bipartisan group of US senators has fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for sharing patient data with Facebook, Google, and other major advertising platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2025

We are seeing a shift from fragmented, siloed information to a more connected ecosystem that supports personalized, data-driven decision-making. The future of digital health will be defined by how well we can bridge data silos and ensure that health information flows securely, efficiently, and in a way that truly improves patient outcomes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 13, 2023

A patient information disclosure has impacted more than 3 million patients who use online virtual mental health platform Cerebral, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights. million for allegedly sharing consumer data with third-party advertisers.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

App privacy is a crucial aspect to consider when utilizing mental health apps. The study reviewed 578 mental health apps, examining various features including privacy. The article below is a continuation of Therapy Apps – research into Mental Health Apps, Part I.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 15, 2023

Adding to the growing number of recent FTC investigations about data being shared by telehealth platforms for profit, Cerebral reportedly notified 3.1 million users that their protected health information was shared with tech companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok.

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TheraNest

MARCH 18, 2020

They also noted that public facing platforms like Facebook Live, Twitch, TikTok should not be used as a means of telehealth care provision. . 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. Protecting Client Privacy.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

Introduction The mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (born in 1997 or later) are reaching alarming levels, with high school and college students experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Behavioral health screening vendor Mental Health Technologies joined AdvancedMD’s marketplace. Lone Star Family Health Center selected athenaOne for EHR, RCM, and patient engagement. Johns Hopkins Medicine selected Caregility for its virtual care platform and inpatient telehealth devices.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Healthdirect Australia , a national public health information service in the country, recently announced that it will be working with home-grown telehealth startup Coviu, to power its government-funded healthdirect Video Call service. In April 2019, Swinburne started working with Coviu for telehealth education.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 2, 2024

Whether dealing with migraines and mental health, heart conditions or diabetes, orthopedic and sports injury rehab or sleep disorders, #CES2024 will be a major stage for health/care.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2021

At the same time, 2 in 3 people were also concerned aobut the privacy of their health information on apps. And there’s the ambivalence of “concerned embrace” of digital health. Mental health nearly doubling to 25%. consumers likely to use an FDA-approved health tracking tool.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 28, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Biometric insight company LifeQ released its 24-hour Sleep Health product.

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Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Regulatory Landscape: Changes in regulatory frameworks, such as the easing of restrictions on telehealth, will create new opportunities for M&A. Telehealth consolidation: A large telehealth provider may acquire a smaller, specialised telehealth company to expand its service offerings.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The article is written to illustrate the practical identification and utilization of LEP services in telehealth. Telehealth Implications of LEP When working through telehealth to access new communities, providers and their employers can face ethical dilemmas when working with people who demonstrate limited English proficiency.

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Enzyme Health

JULY 3, 2019

Recent patient surveys shed light on who is using telemedicine, why they are using it, and how benefits and barriers to telehealth use are rapidly shifting as adoption grows. We’ve compiled the latest information about what telehealth patients look like in 2019, and their makeup might surprise you.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2025

We all know about the behavioral health crisis in the world today. Plus, most of us face our own mental health challenges or know someone who does. The real questions are what can be done about it, is there access to behavioral health crisis support services that exist, and do the right people know about it?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released another announcement about its BetterHelp investigation of privacy practices, outlining six recommendations for owners of telehealth services. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Lloyd Price

MARCH 3, 2024

Exec Summary: The future of mental health chatbots is likely to be one of cautious optimism. The ultimate goal should be to leverage these tools responsibly and ethically to complement, not replace, human connection and professional mental health care.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

Introduction The mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (born in 1997 or later) are reaching alarming levels, with high school and college students experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited.

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Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

From the world of artificial intelligence and machine learning to the expanding horizons of telehealth, wearable health technologies, data security, and digital therapies, each trend represents a significant step in the journey toward a more efficient, personalized, and accessible healthcare system.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

First, email addresses are often mistyped, which can result in dangerous disclosures of protected health information (PHI). As a result, email communications can more easily be intercepted by third parties than information conveyed through a secure web portal. The first step is using a HIPAA-compliant telehealth solution.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mental health and addiction professionals are legally required to ensure that patients and clients can trust their private information is protected. Maintaining the privacy of that information is known as the clinician’s duty to maintain confidentiality. HIPAA Guidelines for Mental Health Professionals.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Unlike the secure and HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platform provided by TheraNest, Apple’s FaceTime is not HIPAA compliant and therefore should never be used to see clients or complete telehealth sessions. However, even with the bug fixed FaceTime remains a non-HIPAA compliant platform for telehealth sessions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 24, 2020

Many AICNY beneficiaries reside in group homes and use Federally Qualified Community Health Centers. A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient. THE PROBLEM.

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Lloyd Price

JANUARY 20, 2025

In 2025, B2C2B models are poised to become increasingly prominent in healthcare, driven by several key factors: Digital Health Boom: The rapid growth of digital health technologies, such as telehealth, wearable devices, and AI-powered diagnostics, is creating new opportunities for B2C2B companies to reach both patients and healthcare providers.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 24, 2022

Amazon has partnered with Ginger to add behavioral health services. The company will offer telehealth services through Amazon Care , allowing consumers to quickly see a healthcare professional via video or chat. The partnership with Ginger will allow Amazon Care to offer behavioral health services. Choose those who protect you.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The legal action is one of what is likely to be an increasing number of fines issued to telehealth companies profiting from sharing consumers’ health data with advertisers, among other infractions. Under its health Breach Notification, the FTC took enforcement action, imposing a $1.5 million civil penalty against GoodRx.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 8, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS New parents can now find and book video as well as in-person appointments online with participating Zaya Care maternity providers, including pregnancy acupuncturists, maternal mental health therapists, dietitians, pelvic floor therapists and lactation consultants using Zocdoc.com or the free Zocdoc app.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors. Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting PHI.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 4, 2018

Join Us for Two Compelling Webinars on Telebehavioral Health Presented by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Behavioral Health Information Technology and Standards (BHITS) initiative Webinar 1 – Telebehavioral Health and the Consumer Wednesday August 15 2:00 … Read more.

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