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What will be the impact of COVID-19 on the next wave of health IT innovation?

Healthcare It News

The next wave is the dawn of digital-first clinics with a primary care focus, while offering certain specialties – such as physical therapy, cardiology, maternity or behavioral health. These providers are interacting with patients in a mix of bricks-and-mortar and virtual care models.

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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

According to Avalere Health , nearly three in four doctors work for a hospital, health system, or corporate entity today. What’s more, female consumers are even more interested in consumer feedback, with almost 80% of women saying they read patient reviews before considering a new doctor. In other words, only 26.1%

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Primary Care 2.0 – How Crossover Health is “Re-Bundling” Health Care

Health Populi

These companies targeting primary care components represent the “unbundling of the family doctor,” as CB Insights recently coined the market trend. health care system, or more aptly “non-system” as my old friend J.D. Fragmentation is a hallmark of the U.S. Kleinke noted in his book titled Oxymorons ….published

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Virtual Chronic Pain Startup, Override Launches with $3.5M

HIT Consultant

Even though chronic pain is known to affect more than just the body, pain care typically operates in silos – surgeons performing surgeries, primary care doctors prescribing opioids, psychologists conducting psychotherapy – without any communication between providers.

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What Causes Hip Pain That Radiates Down the Leg?

Healthcare Associates

Then, your doctor can work with you to find the proper treatment. For example, if excess weight is causing your hip pain, your doctor may recommend losing weight with diet or exercise. However, you may want to see your doctor first to make sure getting rest will help your pain go away.

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Osteoporosis vs. Osteoarthritis

Healthcare Associates

How to Manage Osteoporosis If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis, your doctor may prescribe medications that can increase your bone density and/or bone strength. If low hormone levels are contributing to your condition, your doctor may also put you on hormone therapy. You may also receive physical therapy.

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Headache Behind the Ears: Causes, Treatments, and More

Healthcare Associates

Diagnosis begins with a visit to your primary care physician. Pain relievers, oral splints, and physical therapy can help treat this disorder. If you are suffering from pain behind your ear, A practical initial step is to contact your primary care physician. Antibiotics can treat this bacterial infection.