Telehealth

Healthvana CEO Ramin Bastani describes how his company is working with labs, providers and public health organizations to deliver test results with security, efficiency and empathy.

For the first three quarters of 2020, it has registered a 40% reduction in its patient no-show rate, compared with face-to-face visits.

Telehealth relies on reliable, secure connectivity — and that's not something we can take for granted.

This week's top stories include a data breach that prompts healthcare organizations to take preventive steps, the CDC giving $227 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and tracking, and Apple Watch adding a new VO2 Max feature.

The hospital is using communication technologies to bring care teams, patients and families together to plan healthcare. The tools have helped enable a 40% reduction in avoidable inpatient visits and a 29% reduction in length of stay.

The company has declined to comment on Business Insider's report that it will seek to expand the app-based Amazon Care beyond its own employees.

Will a health system battered by the pandemic emerge stronger in the year ahead? The annual report predicts challenges such as profitably merging virtual and in-person care, capitalizing on new consumer- and clinician-facing digital health tools – and enabling pharma to find its footing in this changing ecosystem.

 The relaxation of regulations around telemedicine has undoubtedly made it easier for patients to access virtual care – but has also presented new privacy risks.

The RPH-based service will start with 50 beds being monitored and run 24/7.