Leading health systems are converting many aspects of a patient’s journey into online experiences. This is similar to ordering a Starbucks drink on a mobile app. Patients can complete many administrative pre-visit formalities before reaching the hospital. Due to the pandemic, health systems have invested in low-contact and contactless experiences for in-person visits.
Sussex program aims at reducing hospital readmissions for COPD patients
The state of Delaware, Sussex County and its EMS paramedic program, and Beebe Healthcare are aiming to launch a pilot program in which paramedics will make house calls so that hospital readmissions can be reduced & enhance quality of life among COPD patients.
New digital inhaler for asthma patients receives FDA approval
The FDA has approved a combination therapy digital inhaler for treatment of asthma among patients aged 12 years and older.
Legislation introduced to better address social determinants for Medicaid populations
The bipartisan coalition from the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new legislation to improve resources- including grant funding to better address social determinants of health (SDOH) for state Medicaid populations.
CMS is working with other federal agencies to modernize its approach to digital technologies
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working along with other federal agencies and lawmakers in Congress to modernize its approach towards data-driven medical devices and other innovative technologies.