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Doctors’ Recommendations Are Top Motivators for Consumers Who Buy Digital Health Devices: Trust and Health

Health Populi

Finally, doctors are trusted data stewards for patients — something we’ve appreciated since the advent of HIPAA. Note that ecommerce sites such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart — and three powerhouse channels for retailing digital health devices — all host consumer reviews for devices sold on their sites.

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Healthcare Privacy and Ethics In The Age Of Technology

Electronic Health Reporter

Advancements in medical technology grant modern patients access to better care than ever before, but they also come with serious privacy concerns. Widespread data breaches in the realm of digital health records led to the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996, and it’s […].

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Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Health Populi

The first graphic shown here illustrates the authors’ view on the digital evolution of HaH from delivery of care (migrating from in-person to fully virtual), telecomms (from telephone to embedded HIPAA-compliant video conferencing), and remote monitoring, moving from patient-reported data of vital signs to wearable sensors.

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The Digital Consumer, Increasingly Connected to Health Devices; Parks Associates Kicking Off #CES2021

Health Populi

Medical literacy, such as understanding medical instructions following up procedures, lab tests, and inpatient discharges to the home. Financial literacy, especially key to U.S. health citizens’ health engagement given growing financial exposure to health care costs (e.g.,

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Transforming Medical Practices in Chennai with Advanced Management Software

NiftyHMS

Data Security : Ensure HIPAA-compliant data storage and secure patient information. Improved Efficiency : Streamline your clinic operations, saving time and reducing human errors. Better Patient Care : Keep track of patient records, treatment plans, and progress, offering personalized care.

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19Labs, QT Medical Launch Complete Telehealth Solutions With 12-Lead Resting ECG, Ultrasound, & More

19 Labs

19Labs and QT Medical's technologies combine portability and ease of use into a flexible open platform that gives physicians important diagnostic information and brings patients as close as possible to a full clinical experience. 19Labs' GALE eClinic goes beyond just video calls," said Ruey-Kang Chang, QT Medical CEO.

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19Labs, QT Medical Launch Complete Telehealth Solutions With 12-Lead Resting ECG, Ultrasound, & More

19 Labs

19Labs and QT Medical's technologies combine portability and ease of use into a flexible open platform that gives physicians important diagnostic information and brings patients as close as possible to a full clinical experience. 19Labs' GALE eClinic goes beyond just video calls," said Ruey-Kang Chang, QT Medical CEO.