Northwell Health
Telehealth Connection TV: Virtual care tools enable providers at Northwell Health to connect with senior patients in their homes, says Dr. Karen Abrashkin, medical director of the healthcare provider's House Calls program.
In addition to the award, Fitbit will begin a study with Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to detect signs of illness in its employees.
Simita Mishra, Northwell Health's population health informatics lead, says the organization addresses the quadruple aim - including physician burnout - by reducing redundancies and increasing efficiency.
From teaming up with startups to creating provider spinouts, hospitals are looking at how innovation can help manage the bottom line.
Provider organizations have missed the mark with patient experience in the past, but involving patient voices on panels and "listening tours" may be key to improving in the future.
Plus, tips for pitching a startup and deals from Northwell, Brigham and Women's.
Also: Advanced ICU Care signs with Hospital Sisters Health System; Cigna and Omada Health expand their relationship.
Northwell CEO Michael Dowling says the new drive in healthcare will be consumer-focused technolgoies.
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