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MIT, MGH create VR system to advance physical therapy at home

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Disability conditions benefit from physical rehabilitation, but there aren’t enough physical therapists to go around. Innovation with clinicians and patients open and ready to adopt new solutions is in its early stages, Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, chairman, CEO and founder of Biotricity, told Healthcare IT News in March.

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Digital MSK – Physical Therapy’s New Route for Effective Hybrid Care Delivery

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Tannus Quatre, SVP & Chief Business Development Officer of Therapy, Net Health In a world where consumer expectations and needs are constantly evolving, healthcare organizations are faced with pressure to meet patients’ demands and stay both relevant and profitable.

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

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of all kinds of healthcare information technology, from telehealth to artificial intelligence. Crunchbase estimates that healthcare technology companies have raised a record-breaking $36.6 This leads to death and preventable hospitalizations, among other terrible outcomes.

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Upswing Health & Hinge Health Partner for Virtual Orthopedics

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What You Should Know: – Upswing Health , the surgeon-founded virtual orthopedic care company, today announced a partnership with Hinge Health, a company dedicated to transforming the way that musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are prevented and treated, while lowering costs and improving outcomes. ”

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HLTH22 Day 3 News Summary

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Uber Health announced its plans to expand its healthcare offerings into the employer market. Edifecs and Empowered-Home announced a partnership to provide automated prior authorizations to medical associations, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Independent Physician Associations (IPAs), medical groups, and home healthcare agencies.

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UCSF Health & Tia Partner to Open Flagship Women’s Clinic in SF

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What You Should Know: – UCSF Health , and women’s healthcare provider Tia announced a partnership to transform women’s healthcare in the Bay Area — while also demonstrating a model for how a traditional health system and an upstart can work together to improve health outcomes and experiences for 51% of the population.

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Report Reveals Digital Diabetes Management Tools Fail to Deliver Benefits, Increase Costs

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Despite billions in investment, the study finds these tools offer minimal health benefits and actually increase healthcare spending. Increased Costs for All Payers: The price of these tools outweighs any cost savings because the minimal benefits don’t prevent other treatments or care.