Holistic and effective mental health management is a fundamental component of comprehensive cancer treatment. From the shock and trauma of the initial diagnosis, to the unparalleled physical and emotional rigors of treatment, to the day-to-day decline in quality of life and fear of mortality, cancer patients face exceedingly high levels of emotional distress throughout ...
Wearable technology has become more mainstream in recent years with devices like the Apple Watch and Fitbit gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers. The demand for wearable technology grows as people are becoming increasingly invested in their own health, and these devices have found their place within the healthcare sector as a tool for educating ...
Patients can most effectively manage their specific conditions and overall health if they’re given the tools, education, and resources to be informed advocates in their own care. Over the past few years, corresponding with the increased emphasis on wellness and the rise of telehealth integration for personalized care, patient education has become more important. ...
Amid rampant innovation facilitated by digital healthcare delivery and support, there have been several key milestones that have improved patients’ treatment experience and increased the ease with which they’re able to interact with their care providers; one of these is the advent of telehealth medicine, or simply telehealth. The term is defined as a ...
With the Coronavirus top of mind worldwide, GoMo Health is deploying our telehealth digital therapeutic and chat programs to community organizations, healthcare providers, health plans, and hotlines around the country. These solutions enable organizations to handle the increased volume of consumer inquiries and associated “conversations” in a more consistent and individualized process. GoMo Chat™ ...
Like all other industries, the needs, concerns, and consumption habits of today’s healthcare consumer have gotten more sophisticated, complex and discerning. In a culture that’s shifting more and more to a focus on everyday and long-term holistic wellness, and a political climate that’s placed current healthcare practices under a larger and larger microscope, today’s ...
When a patient goes to their healthcare provider, they bring with them a complex and interconnected set of circumstances that contributes to the development and exacerbation of their conditions. While it’s very common for doctors to see the person sitting before them as a composite of symptoms, and a problem to be solved, there ...
Americans just have a hard time taking their meds. Even those who elect pharmacological intervention over invasive surgery have difficulty sticking to their routine. Data from the World Health Organization indicates that medication adherence can have a more direct impact on patient outcomes than the specific treatment itself. Other analyses from the University of ...
Digital therapeutics are customized, tech-based tools that use specialized software to help treat, manage or prevent a broad spectrum of physical, mental and behavioral health conditions. They can be characterized as any approved software-based tool that treats a health issue. In a country where over 130 million people suffer from at least one ...
A career in healthcare can be more rewarding and fulfilling than any other. The feeling of saving lives and affecting positive health outcomes is second to none. It’s also true, however, that these careers can yield an extraordinary amount of professional and personal stress, which can lead to long-term behavioral health issues that affect ...
