Omada Health https://omadahealth.com a company pioneer in the field of digital therapeutics has developed an online behavioral medicine program called “Prevent” https://preventnow.com to reach low income individuals with prediabetes. Development of the online program will be extended through support by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) www.chcf.org and the Kresge Foundation www.kresge.org. …Continue reading
Contract to Develop New Ventilator
HHS is funding development of a portable ventilator for $13.8 million to supply low-cost, user-friendly, and flexible ventilators to use in a pandemic or other public health emergencies. Philips Respironics www.usa.philips.com of Murrysville Pennsylvania received the three year contract. …Continue reading
Intel’s Telehealth Partnerships
Alice B. Borrelli, Director for Global Healthcare Policy at Intel Corporation www.intel.com appeared before the Senate Special Committee on Aging www.aging.senate.gov on September 16 during National HIT week to discuss the power of telehealth and how Intel has developed partnerships with other organizations. …Continue reading
Expanding Health Care for Veterans
A new Department of Veterans Affairs program referred to as Patient-Centered Community Care (PCCC) www.nonvacare.va.gov/PC3/index.asp provides eligible veterans access to healthcare through a comprehensive network of community-based care when the care must be supplemented outside of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system. …Continue reading
JHU Addresses Population Health
The new 21st century health IT infrastructure presents unique opportunities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of healthcare systems. The impact on consumers, communities, and society at-large is so profound that Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has established the Center for Population Health IT www.jhsph.edu/cphit (CPHIT). …Continue reading
Army Improves Access to BH Care
Patients can expect better access to behavioral health treatment since Madigan’s Army Medical Center www.mamc.amedd.army.mil has made some new changes to their Behavioral Health Services www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/clinical/behavioral-health/default.aspx. …Continue reading
CMS Provides Funds to GW
Researchers at George Washington University www.gwu.edu (GW) received a grant for $23.8 million from CMS http://cms.hhs.gov to study how to improve HIV prevention and care while lowering healthcare costs. The project will test a system that relies on mobile technologies, home testing, and an integrated care system to prevent HIV infections. …Continue reading