The abrupt termination of Medicare telehealth coverage has sent shockwaves through the healthcare community, leaving millions of aging and disabled Americans grappling with the sudden loss of a vital lifeline for remote medical care. As of October 1, the federal government shutdown and the failure
Imagine a small rural town in Arkansas where the nearest hospital is over an hour away, and the local clinic struggles to keep a single doctor on staff due to chronic shortages, a scenario all too common in rural communities across the state where access to quality healthcare remains a persistent
The digital health sector has long grappled with a daunting challenge: breaking through a prolonged drought of initial public offerings (IPOs) amid investor skepticism and market uncertainty. However, in a remarkable turn of events, Hinge Health and Omada Health have shattered this barrier with
I'm thrilled to sit down with James Maitland, a renowned expert in robotics and IoT applications in medicine. With a deep passion for harnessing technology to revolutionize healthcare, James brings a unique perspective on the intersection of innovation and patient care. Today, we’ll explore the
In the heart of Chicago’s South Side, a troubling reality has unfolded as local pharmacy closures have turned neighborhoods into “pharmacy deserts,” leaving countless residents without easy access to life-sustaining medications, leading to missed prescriptions and worsening health. This crisis has
Imagine a scenario where the United States could save billions of dollars in health care expenses simply by making more informed decisions about technology. A recent study led by Hilal Atasoy, an associate professor at Rutgers Business School, and her colleagues, published in MIS Quarterly ,
