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Topic- Motivation
Tech Talk: Partnership to ease joint replacement "journey"
Apple and Zimmer Biomet, a Warsaw, Indiana-based medical device company, have embarked on a study to "change the patient journey" for knee and hip replacement.
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Tech Talk: Online diabetes prevention program woks
An intensive online diabetes prevention program was as effective as an in-person program and can make prevention programs more accessible to those at risk for developing diabetes, according to a recent study.
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Mobility in hospital neutralizes bed rest "toxicity"
Developing a mobility plan for hospitalized patients and ensuring that they follow it could help reduce discharges to skilled nursing facilities, enhance patient engagement and influence post-discharge outcomes in individuals over age 65, according to a report, "Bedrest is Toxic - Why Mobility Matters in the Hospital," published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Recipient's QoL, not care burden, top priority for caregivers
Maintaining or improving a care recipient's quality of life is the top priority for 68% of respondents to a survey of 633 caregivers conducted in April and May by Rx4good, a market research and advocacy organization. Reducing their caregiving burden was the lowest priority, important only to 9% of respondents.
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Healthcare costs can drive employee wellness, savings
Even with tax incentives, financial education, simple planning tools built into 401(k) plans, and auto-enrollment initiatives, moving the needle when it comes to increasing retirement savings is a major challenge, according to HealthyCapital, a joint venture between HealthView Services and Mercy health system.
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TechTalk: Gamified neurorehab system cleared by FDA
On June 12, The US Food and Drug Administration cleared MindMotion Go, a gamified neurorehabilitation platform for patients with mild-to-moderate motor impairments that can be deployed in the home.
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