Ariel Chen
Lifestyle Medicine: Adding a Digital Coach to Improve Well-being
Core to the principles of lifestyle medicine is, as Baylor School of Medicine pointed out, sleep, stress management, physical activity,...
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Ariel Chen
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Lifestyle Medicine: A Refined, Empowered, and Modern Care
It has been almost a year we last had a coffee chat with colleagues in the office kitchen. Even though you may have gotten used to...
Ariel Chen
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
What Have Tech Giants Done in Healthcare During the Holiday Season
The coronavirus pandemic has emphasized the need for a more organized and efficient nationwide health IT infrastructure. Despite the...
Ariel Chen
- Nov 20, 2020
- 3 min
Make Telehealth Part of Everyday Health Care Post Pandemic
It has become almost cliché by now to note how COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation in healthcare. I have noticed the return...
Ariel Chen
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Check Your Benefits Before Zooming Your Doctor
Last night, I logged into my insurance account to manage some medical bills. I realized that the telehealth tap was removed from the main...
Ariel Chen
- Oct 16, 2020
- 2 min
The Tech- and Consumer-Driven Shake-Ups Create Ripple Effects Throughout the Healthcare System
Millions of Americans suddenly asked themselves "Can I solve this care need without showing up in person?" Because of this new...
Ariel Chen
- Oct 8, 2020
- 3 min
Evaluations of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Fall as Telehealth Skyrockets
Despite the surge in telemedicine, the number of primary care visits has fallen since the Covid-19 public health emergency — and so has...
Ariel Chen
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
Telehealth for Diabetes Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
There are no easy answers to the coronavirus pandemic, but for people with diabetes, it’s dismayingly difficult to untangle the thicket...
Ariel Chen
- Sep 25, 2020
- 2 min
Are Property Rights the Start of The Corporate Battle for Telehealth Market Share?
As pandemic-induced demand for virtual care is surging, it becomes more challenging to find the right balance between intellectual...
Ariel Chen
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
Cyberattacks on Telehealth Vendors Skyrocketed during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Telehealth stands out as a prime target for cybercriminals due to the rapid pace at which telehealth applications were rolled out during...
Ariel Chen
- Sep 11, 2020
- 2 min
Experts See No Turning Back Expansion in Telehealth Post Pandemic
The coronavirus kicked the digitization of the healthcare industry up to light speed, cramming a decade of regulatory change and consumer...
Ariel Chen
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Pandemic Fuels M&A in Telehealth
Earlier this month virtual healthcare provider Teladoc announced the purchase of Livongo, a mobile health management platform, for $18.5...
Ariel Chen
- Aug 21, 2020
- 3 min
New Career Path for Eight Types of Specialists
Perhaps Telehealth or Telemedicine becomes more familiar to almost everyone during this special year. It might be introduced through your...
Ariel Chen
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
10 Strategies for Better Outcomes
US healthcare—especially its cost and delivery—will be top of mind in 2020. In order to help healthcare organizations to find ways for...
Ariel Chen
- Aug 14, 2020
- 2 min
Teladoc-Livongo Acquisition Helps to Elevate the Entire Market
After acquiring Livongo, Teladoc's platform will now include virtual urgent care, virtual behavioral health solutions and Livongo's data...
Aaron Yang
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
The Power of HIPAA
Want to fully understand HIPAA Privacy Policy? This article is absolutely right for you!
Ariel Chen
- Aug 7, 2020
- 3 min
Livongo-Teladoc Merger: What is the Future of Digital Health?
On Wednesday, Aug 4th, 2020, Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC) and Livongo (NYSE: LVGO) agreed to an $18.5 billion merger, creating a $38 billion...
Ariel Chen
- Jul 31, 2020
- 2 min
Is the Expansion of Telehealth Leaving Patients Behind?
There is no doubt that the rapid deregulation of telemedicine in the United States during the pandemic has allowed millions of patients...
Aaron Yang
- Jul 29, 2020
- 5 min
Deregulation Makes Telehealth Booming During and Beyond COVID-19
One of the most significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic would be the unprecedented rapid growth of telehealth. The government, the...
MicMD Admin
- Jul 24, 2020
- 1 min
Texans Soon Can Track Immunization Information in Real Time through Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Are you trying to track your vaccine records? Are you questioning your vaccination history? Are you worried that your vaccine information...
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