• By Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH, Co-Founder and CEO, American Well Systems  |  Jun 18, 2014

    A Leap Forward for Virtual Health Care

    Have you ever sat in a doctor’s office waiting room wishing your physician could have visited you at home? In many states, physicians can now conduct evaluations directly through your laptop, smart phone, or tablet, and patients are responding with enthusiasm. However, medical boards in some states have adhered to…more.

  • By Peter Antall, MD, Medical Director, Online Care Group  |  Apr 3, 2014

    Virtual Health Care: Your Questions Answered by a Telehealth Pioneer

    If you follow the latest developments in health care, you may have noticed: telehealth has taken off. Our country is focused on making health care more accessible for Americans, and naturally, telehealth has emerged as a key innovation that can help to make this a reality. It’s an effective way…more.

    Categories: Access to Care
  • By Jamie Elizabeth Rosen, Editor, Real World Health Care  |  Mar 27, 2014

    Four benefits of electronic health records

    Leaders from industry, academia, and health care discuss the rollout of this technology at The Atlantic’s sixth annual Health Care Forum Today The Atlantic Health Care Forum brought together leading policymakers and industry experts in medicine, public health, and nutrition to have conversations about the state of the nation’s health…more.

  • By Shawn J. Green, PhD, Co-founder, Berkeley Test  |  Jul 25, 2013

    Turning DASH Strategy into Reality for Improved Cardio Wellness Outcomes: Part II

    As part of their health & wellness program, the largest health insurer sent me a refrigerator magnet highlighting the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Diet (DASH).  In their accompanying letter, the company stated that the refrigerator magnet is a “tool to help you manage your blood pressure.”…more.

  • By Linda Barlow  |  May 16, 2013

    With a Little Help from My Friends, Family… And Apps

    “Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them.” – C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General It was an idea born of near tragedy: an elderly, diabetic father who double-dosed on his insulin therapy and suffered a medical emergency. His two sons realized that if they were more involved in…more.

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  • By Linda Barlow  |  Apr 4, 2013

    Self-Service Kiosks Provide Innovative Path to Testing and Connection to Providers

    The recent proliferation of affordable do-it-yourself consumer tools is one way patients are now empowered to take control of their health through prevention and wellness strategies. One successful example is SoloHealth Station – a free, self-service kiosk offering comprehensive vision, blood pressure, weight and body mass index screenings. Currently located…more.

    Categories: Access to Care