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HLTH 2023—Peterson Health Technology Institute sets out to build clinical evidence for digital health tools

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—As HLTH 2023 kicks off, the next four days will be buzzing with hype over digital health and virtual care innovations. | The Peterson Health Technology Institute aims to raise the bar in digital health by providing independent, evidence-based assessments of emerging products, something that is currently lacking in the market.

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HLTH24: Essence Healthcare to give MA plan members free Oura ring for health tracking

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Oura, maker of the wearable Oura Ring, is broadening its ambitions with payers, seeing the potential to engage older seniors with digital health technology. |

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Industry Voices—Why older adults are adopting health technology at a higher rate

Fierce Healthcare

Older adults are adopting digital health tools at a higher rate than ever before. | At Elevance Health, we are seeing an increasing acceptance of virtual care and technology by older adults to help manage their health.

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Bone Health Technologies Raises $5M for Osteopenia Care

HIT Consultant

Those keen on tracking the launch progress, including patients and healthcare professionals, are encouraged to join a notification list. Bringing a breakthrough, de novo, prescription medical device to market is a challenging road that requires patience and perseverance“said Laura Yecies, CEO of Bone Health Technologies. “We

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Why healthcare leaders should embrace home-based technologies

Healthcare It News

Home health technologies will have an increasingly larger role to play in healthcare delivery as the silver tsunami of the aging population strain the system. Home-based health technologies are any preventive care technology tool that elevates health.

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Digital physical therapy solutions can improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare spending, report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Two months after it released a scathing report on digital diabetes management solutions, the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) gave high marks to virtual physical therapy services for imp | Two months after it released a scathing report on digital diabetes management solutions, the Peterson Health Technology Institute gave high marks to virtual (..)

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Bone Health Technologies Acquires Wellen to Deliver Personalized, Non-Drug Osteoporosis Care

HIT Consultant

A Comprehensive Solution Anchored by Innovation This acquisition positions BHT to achieve its vision of a holistic bone health solution. Addressing a Global Public Health Crisis Millions worldwide, including an estimated 64 million Americans, are susceptible to debilitating fractures due to osteoporosis and osteopenia.