Population and Public Health
Papa’s assistants, called Papa Pals, can help people set up the Milliman HealthIO app and any necessary devices.
Researchers zeroed in on the role of social media and spreading awareness around prostate cancer and the BRCA gene.
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The study also found patients in the 24-week group had a 27% decrease in unique hospital encounters compared with the group who only received one prescription.
According to Humanforce research, many Australian employees prefer to work with vaccinated colleagues.
The hybrid virtual and in-person women’s health provider said it wants to expand its model to more than 100,000 members by 2023.
Researchers said telecare programs could allow homebound older adults to maintain a closer connection with healthcare providers.
Spanish language capabilities will be available to select Ginger clients in the fall, and to all members by early 2022.
Babyscripts plans to use the funding to expand throughout the U.S. and develop care models targeted to payers.
Telehealth made up 4.5% of medical claim lines in June, falling from 5% in May.