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WellSpan Health launched a virtual nursing pilot involving Artisight’s smart hospital platform. So far, WellSpan’s nurses “are loving it,” said Erin Langmead, the health system’s interim director of clinical informatics and physician informatics support.

In this episode, we're joined by Marielle Farina, senior manager of Deloitte. She's here to discuss a report she recently co-authored that found that employed women pay significantly more in out-of-pocket medical costs than employed men.

To identify true growth opportunities, investors must consider how companies are using AI to revolutionize the treatment journey. Some companies are doing just that via Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), particularly by developing prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs).

To harness the best parts of AI — and avoid its worst possible outcomes — you need an AI strategy that not only includes technical implementation tactics but also prioritizes efforts to minimize bias, address ethical considerations, and build consumer trust and confidence.

WeightWatchers' new GLP-1 program offers daily nutritional and activity targets, recommended foods, recipes, food and activity tracking, a digital community, virtual workshops and access to coaches 24/7. 

The notion that patients are always better off receiving treatment at academic centers is flawed, and when an employer offers a COE approach, it can mislead patients to choose that option when care in their local community may be more sensible.

There are a lack of women at venture capital firms. This makes it difficult for women's health startups focused on stigmatized conditions to get funding when pitching to those who don't always have a good understanding, startups say.

Atropos Health and Seqster joined forces to address historical diversity and inclusion challenges in clinical trials. The partnership seeks to enable the swift creation of turnkey patient registries that generate real world evidence from existing registries in under 48 hours.

By prioritizing patient care and adapting our business models to meet the demands of our patients, we can ensure that the telehealth industry continues to provide meaningful and lasting benefits to all those who need it.

As we advocate for healthier aging, proficiency in technology emerges as not just an optional skill, but as a fundamental pillar of holistic healthcare for older adults.