Hip and knee osteoarthiritis cases on the rise
Depending on the severity, osteoarthritis (OA) can be a seriously debilitating condition. This is particularly true when it takes effect on an individual’s hips or knees, joints that are [...]
Digital experts highlight telehealth as a trend during COVID-19
Digital experts highlight telehealth as a trend during COVID-19 All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way people live. Stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and [...]
COVID-19 Exposes the Need for Innovative Ways to Access Healthcare
As the global healthcare industry continues to fight against the coronavirus, patients everywhere are struggling to access healthcare in a traditional manner. This limited access is moving the [...]
PRESIDENT DUNN OF APTA NOTES THE “NECESSITY” OF TELEHEALTH DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
In a letter to the physical therapy community, Dr. Sharon Dunn, President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), noted the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty [...]
President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak
The Trump Administration has announced plans to expand Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services from their doctors without [...]
HHS Rules Give Patients ‘Unprecedented’ Access to Health Data
The importance of patient engagement in healthcare has become a growing discussion recently amongst many physicians and providers in the United States. Healthcare organizations across the country [...]
Study Finds 88% of Providers Investing in Remote Patient Monitoring Tech
Healthcare providers are making investments in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions as they transition to value-based healthcare according to a study conducted by Spyglass Consulting Group. [...]
Study Finds Body Location Determines Activity Tracking Device Accuracy in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Patients
Wearable technology is seemingly ubiquitous. Devices that are placed on a certain part of the body and used to track fitness and activity data have been on the rise in both the fashion and [...]
Ideal Timing for Knee Replacements Can Be Tricky
Knee replacement procedures have become extremely commonplace as it is projected that there are more than 600,000 per year in the US alone.1 However, for a surgeon, it can be challenging to [...]
Cost and Volume of Planned Knee and Hip Replacements Increased From 2010 to 2017
It’s no secret that the number of knee and hip replacement procedures has skyrocketed in the last decade and is projected to continue to increase throughout the next 10 years. As joint [...]
