This Planet Money episode has two points relevant to a medical practice starting around the 6 minute mark. Nurses and certification suspension in big states, hello CA and NY. Next Telehealth and Medicare reimbursement. By the way, I promote these podcasts to our managers. It gives them better insight into the people we work with…

Education had to improve how it works. Virtual health has similar human elements needed to be successful. Physicians know that the greater the trust you have with a patient, the better communication works and that yields better health outcomes. Teach your staff communication in the different technological mediums. Focus them on customer service and provide…

For their Forthcoming ECG App https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/09/fitbit-senses-ecg-app-is-now-fda-cleared-just-like-the-apple-watch/

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people’s mental health. While social distancing keeps individuals safe, it disconnects us from each other and creates a sense of isolation. To help mitigate these feelings when working from home, we engage our staff through online activities like webinars, interactive virtual activities like Bingo, and picture contests…

Continuing the rapid tech pace of health monitoring. Fitbit is pushing out more innovation via a firmware update. Likely Google's purchase is providing a big funding push. I'll give you a little indicator as to the challenges of using this for RPM. Connectivity and charging. Reference: https://www.techradar.com/uk/amp/news/fitbit-releases-a-special-update-to-help-you-check-your-oxygen-saturation-levels

In the Philippines, distant areas don’t have easy access to medical care so healthcare workers bring services to these people. They encounter dangerous terrains, river waters, and rebel threats out of sworn duty. They go extended periods without seeing their families but find themselves a new home in these remote communities. As if the current…

More sensors. More Fun. For just wearing a watch there's a lot of data here. Imagine if all your patients wore this and you and your office had full access to it. You could establish standards for different classes of patients. You have an ability to: Trigger an intervention Establish a goal Provide feedback to…