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Three different programs launched by Partners HealthCare have produced three very different concepts of ROI.

Consumers are embracing emerging virtual care models, which empower patients to take control of their health by having the majority of care taking place "virtually" through online resources and access to clinicians via phone, email or video technologies.

While it's not likely that a medical device can be reprogrammed to kill -- as happened on one TV series a few years back -- there are concerns that devices could someday be compromised. Kaiser Health News takes a closer look at this disturbing scenario.

Telehealth providers are seeing a surge of interest in secure video conferencing for mental health professionals, just one part of a nationwide push to make behavioral healthcare more accessible to people who need help immediately.

Developers of cutting edge apps discuss the promise for advancing healthcare - even though only a fraction of what can be created is out there right now.

With more than 100,000 of their customers using a wearable device to record health habits and earn bonus points, Walgreens claims it's working to make population health part of its ongoing business plan.