Clinical Ink, a provider of eSource and patient engagement technologies, and Integron, a  provider of managed services for the connected health and Internet of Things (IoT) industry, have partnered to extend Clinical Ink’s mobile device and sensor deployment capabilities to engage and collect data from patients in clinical trials.

The life science industry is accelerating the adoption of mobile devices and IoT technology to simplify the patient experience while collecting increasingly sophisticated endpoint data.

Incorporating mobile and IoT devices requires global expertise to handle unique geographic logistical challenges, variable connectivity options, and device security/support for patients and sites, the formal partnership announcement reads.
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Ahead of the extended holiday weekend in the United States, MobileHelp — a leader in mobile Personal Emergency Response System (mPERS) and healthcare technology solutions — reported that nearly 30 percent of healthcare providers have implemented telehealth programs into their clinical operations.

This data point was part of the results of an “extensive survey of healthcare providers” conducted by the company.

We’re told that the survey also revealed that more than 85 percent of healthcare providers not currently using telehealth services see the clear benefit. Of those currently not using telehealth technology, nearly 25 percent reported they are looking to implement it within twelve months.
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Clinical Ink, a provider of eSource and patient engagement technologies, and Integron, a  provider of managed services for the connected health and Internet of Things (IoT) industry, have partnered to extend Clinical Ink’s mobile device and sensor deployment capabilities to engage and collect data from patients in clinical trials.

The life science industry is accelerating the adoption of mobile devices and IoT technology to simplify the patient experience while collecting increasingly sophisticated endpoint data.

Incorporating mobile and IoT devices requires global expertise to handle unique geographic logistical challenges, variable connectivity options, and device security/support for patients and sites, the formal partnership announcement reads.

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Yorktel recently announced that its mobile telehealth kit, FeatherMed has won the MedTech Breakthrough Award for “Best Overall Telehealth Solution.”

MedTech Breakthrough, if you’re not familiar, is an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global health and medical technology market.

This year’s MedTech Breakthrough Awards program attracted more than 2,000 nominations from around the world. All nominations were evaluated by an independent panel of experts within the medical and health industry.

Award recipients are honored for their innovation, hard work and success in a range of categories, including Telehealth, Patient Engagement, Electronic Health Records (EHR), mHealth, Medical Devices, Medical Data, and more.
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eClinicalWorks, a leader in healthcare IT solutions, recently announced that its telehealth solution is now available on the company’s Health & Online Wellness (healow) mobile app to provide patients with live video visits.

According to the official word on the matter, this TeleVisits feature is integrated within the eClinicalWorks comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) offering and all information submitted or shared by patients using this solution can be imported into the EHR.

This supports workflow, clinical research and improves patient satisfaction with access to care whenever and wherever it’s needed.
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On Friday, MHW learned that Stacy Mitchell Doyle, MD, a UCLA-trained, board-certified, internal medicine physician with nearly 20 years in private practice, has launched a new online community, FoodTherapyMD.

“This web-based educational resource is designed to help patients improve their overall health through evidence-based, plant-centric nutrition education,” the formal announcement reads. “Many who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, strokes, as well as those with a cancer diagnosis, are looking for complementary and alternative treatments. FoodTherapyMD is a platform that supports this urgent need for a more holistic approach to health.”

The brainchild of Dr. Stacy (as she is known by her patients), FoodTherapyMD hatched as an expression of her frustration with a medical system that focuses on treating symptoms rather than causes.
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Language access and telehealth company, Stratus Video, is a beacon for top industry talent.

MHW learned Wednesday that the company has named both Jim Brown and Ryan Barry as Vice Presidents of Sales for its Telehealth Division.

According to the official announcement, the executives bring a combined 35 years of healthcare technology experience, and proven records of sales, account, and program management to the growing telehealth sales team.

“Jim and Ryan join Stratus Video at an exciting time as we accelerate our expansion into the telehealth market,” said Lee Horner, President of Telehealth at Stratus Video. “They understand our unique value proposition for provider organizations, and share our vision for delivering innovative and impactful telehealth solutions that improve quality of care.”
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