As technology upgrades and health concerns make telehealth services more and more popular, many health practitioners wonder whether video or in-person visits are the best way to treat patients. Read more
According to a report from the cybersecurity firm Sophos, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations jumped from 34% in 2020 to 66% in 2021. Read more
While remote patient monitoring has been around since before COVID-19, it surged in popularity during the pandemic, as hospitals and medical workers struggled with an influx of cases and people tried to stay home as much as possible. Read more
A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher indicates obesity. Obesity is a widespread, serious, and costly health condition for many people, affecting approximately 42% of the U.S. population. Thankfully, remote patient monitoring (RPM) is an effective tool to help patients with obesity manage their weight better. Read more
With recent improvements in technology, telehealth services are growing as a key addition to in-person healthcare monitoring for patients of all kinds. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is more popular than ever, especially among vulnerable populations like those with chronic illnesses. Read more
In a recent CNBC survey, nearly 68% of chief financial officers reported expecting a recession during the early months of 2023. On top of that, the S&P 500 reported the worst six-month start to a financial year since 1970. Read more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed several rule changes in an effort to create a more equal and accessible healthcare system. The proposed rule, issued July 7, 2022, includes changes to the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). These changes would become effective on or after Jan. 1, 2023. Read more
If you run a medical practice, you understand how important it is to monitor patient health. That’s why remote patient monitoring or remote physiological monitoring (RPM) can make such a difference to practices like yours. RPM isn’t just an excellent tool for monitoring at-risk patients. Remote patient monitoring reimbursement is also a significant revenue driver, particularly through insurance and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read more
Medication adherence is one of the most overlooked factors of successful medical treatment today. No matter how effective a treatment is, if patients don’t medicate as prescribed, the treatment won’t work as well as it should. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic caught almost everyone off guard. Healthcare providers were unprepared, especially in the early stages of the outbreak. The CDC and other major health organizations had to scramble to develop new guidelines for infection control and treatment. Read more