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Travis Osterman, DO, MS, FAMIA, FASCO
AI's Role in Oncology: Supporting, Not Replacing, Health Care Providers

January 9th 2025

In this second half of our interview with Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Travis Osterman, DO, MS, FAMIA, FASCO, he discusses opportunities for advancing the smart use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer care.

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Review of Digital Health Apps That Are Redefining Care

November 14th 2024

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Telehealth Does Not Increase Low-Value Care, Study Finds

November 7th 2024

Screenshot of an interview with Kimberly Westrich, MA
Breaking Down Co-Pay Accumulators, Maximizers and the Impact on Patients

October 18th 2024

Scaling Care Coordination Through Digital Engagement: Stepped-Wedge Trial Assessing Readmissions
Scaling Care Coordination Through Digital Engagement: Stepped-Wedge Trial Assessing Readmissions

February 14th 2024

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September 16th 2022

Multitask Learning Model Outperforms Traditional Machine Learning Models in RCTs, Developers Say

Hayden E. Klein
The proposed multitask learning (MTL) model was developed using data from wearable devices worn by individuals in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to predict outcomes of a depression treatment.
phone with reminder note on it
September 15th 2022

Digital Medication Monitor Linked to Better HRQOL, Lower Costs for Tuberculosis

Hayden E. Klein
Patients with tuberculosis who used a digital medication reminder monitor had better health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and lower catastrophic costs compared with patients who used a standard therapy.
population data
September 10th 2022

Digital Therapeutics Face Challenges With Control Conditions in RCTs

Laura Joszt, MA
As a result of the potential of digital therapeutics to increase access to personalized care, many choose less stringent minimal control than typically seen in randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
smartphone playing music with earbuds plugged in
September 9th 2022

Music Application Yields Positive Results Among Adults With Dementia, Caregivers

Hayden E. Klein
Findings in a small sample of patient-caregiver dyads demonstrated high potential for a music intervention’s use in dementia care.
doctor holding smartphone with medical symbol on it
September 3rd 2022

Gamified Therapy PDT Yields High Support From Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Hayden E. Klein
A digital pet app used as a prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) to encourage children to complete prescribed therapies received high engagement and function scores from children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
What We're Reading
September 2nd 2022

What We’re Reading: Processed Food Carries Cancer Risk; Updated COVID-19 Boosters Endorsed; PDT Tool Supports Inmates in Recovery

AJMC Staff
New studies have linked a diet of ultra-processed food to a higher risk of colorectal cancer and to an overall risk of mortality; the CDC endorsed the updated booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech for use against the omicron variant; South Carolina Department of Corrections and Pear Therapeutics are teaming up to support inmates recovering from substance use disorders.
man in red t shirt looking at watch
August 27th 2022

Wearable Device, Supervised Exercise Linked to Superior Weight Loss Outcomes

Hayden E. Klein
Wearing a physical activity tracker and receiving personalized exercise feedback was linked to better results in exercise performance, weight loss, and other health outcomes among individuals with obesity.
ear with blue sound waves coming out
August 24th 2022

Sound Therapy Polytherapeutic Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Tinnitus Outcomes

Hayden E. Klein
Use of prototype app UpSilent resulted in clinically meaningful changes in tinnitus and superior outcomes across most measures after 12 weeks compared with popular app White Noise.
mother with arm around daughter
August 20th 2022

Parental Involvement in mHealth Intervention Just as Important as Child’s, Study Says

Hayden E. Klein
Children whose parents were more engaged with an intervention focused on obesity saw greater results compared with children whose parents were less engaged.
nurse helping older woman walk with cane
August 18th 2022

Step Detection via Smartphone Determines Fall Risk in Patients With Lower Limb Amputations

Hayden E. Klein
Researchers found automated foot strike detection is viable for smartphone-based fall risk classification in patients with lower limb amputations.
woman sleeping
August 12th 2022

Digital Therapeutic for Chronic Insomnia Linked to Improved Patient Outcomes

Hayden E. Klein
After 2 years of follow-up, more than a quarter of patients who used a digital therapeutic delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia achieved insomnia remission.
Amila Patel, PharmD
August 11th 2022

Dr Amila Patel on Designing Digital Health Solutions With the Patient in Mind

Laura Joszt, MA
To ensure patients will use digital health solutions, they need to be at the table when these tools are being designed, said Amila Patel, PharmD, chief clinical officer, Navigating Cancer.
smart watch showing heart rate
August 5th 2022

High-Resolution Wearable Device Data Used to Predict Cardiometabolic Disease Risk

Hayden E. Klein
Researchers developed a framework to pull high-resolution digital phenotypes from wearable devices and use them to predict the risk of cardiometabolic disease.
Susan Escudier, MD
August 3rd 2022

Dr Susan Escudier on the Benefits and Burdens of Digital Health Solutions

Laura Joszt, MA
Telemedicine visits can make physicians more efficient, but the ability to report symptoms can add to the workload burden as staff try to figure out which symptoms need to be addressed, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president of value-based care and quality programs, Texas Oncology.
woman coughing
July 30th 2022

Self-management mHealth Intervention May Improve Patient Understanding of TB

Hayden E. Klein
The mobile intervention, based on the Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change, significantly improved self-management behaviors among patients with tuberculosis (TB).
Amila Patel, PharmD
July 27th 2022

Dr Amila Patel: Patients Readily Adopt Digital Health Solutions to Connect to Care Team

Laura Joszt, MA
Navigating Cancer has found patients, including those who are elderly, are adopting applications to stay connected with their care teams, said Amila Patel, PharmD, chief clinical officer, Navigating Cancer.
Susan Escudier, MD
July 22nd 2022

Dr Susan Escudier Discusses Uptake of Digital Health Solutions at Texas Oncology

Laura Joszt, MA
The use of digital health solutions has been a tremendous benefit during the pandemic that should continue, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president, value-based care and quality programs, Texas Oncology.
Picture of telehealth appoinment
July 17th 2022

Telerehabilitation Cuts Musculoskeletal Pain, Improves Function

Lindsey Mulrooney
Participants in a digital acute musculoskeletal program experienced better pain and function outcomes compared with nonparticipants, demonstrating benefits for acute and subacute musculoskeletal conditions.
Elaine Goodman, MD, MBA
July 16th 2022

Dr Elaine Goodman on What COVID-19 Taught Her About Digital Health Management

Hayden E. Klein
Elaine Goodman, MD, MBA, clinical lead for population health management at Mass General Brigham, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic should impact developments in digital health management going forward.
digital graphic of human body
July 13th 2022

Future-Self Avatar Improves Health Motivation, but Not Behavioral Changes

Hayden E. Klein
To reduce bias based on the user’s current health status, a mobile health intervention used a future-self avatar to help individuals understand long-term effects of physical activity and nutrition on their body.
Educating Peers About PDTs
July 11th 2022

Educating Peers About PDTs

Our experts conclude by interpreting ways to better educate both payers and providers on PDTs.
Value-Based Pilot Programs for PDTs
July 11th 2022

Value-Based Pilot Programs for PDTs

Diana Brixner, RPh, PhD, comments on how incorporating value-based pilot programs would impact her decision-making with PDT coverage as a payer.
Increasing Access to PDTs For All Parties
July 6th 2022

Increasing Access to PDTs For All Parties

Drs Podesta and Brixner discuss possible ways to improve access to PDTs for every party involved—patient, payer, and provider.
Improving the Payer-Provider Relationship Influencing PDT Use
July 6th 2022

Improving the Payer-Provider Relationship Influencing PDT Use

Two medical experts relay their ideas on how to better improve the payer-provider relationship surrounding PDT use.
technology
July 5th 2022

How Machine Learning, Digital Therapeutics Improve Personalized Care

Hayden E. Klein
Panelists at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 2022 Leadership Summit discussed the latest innovations in digital therapeutics and how they benefit patients on an individual and broad scale.
Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA
July 3rd 2022

Dr Debra Patt Highlights the High Usage of Digital Health Solutions at Texas Oncology

Laura Joszt, MA
Digital health care has been a key initiative at Texas Oncology, because it ensure patients can receive better care at their home, explained Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, executive vice president of Texas Oncology.
mental health.
June 27th 2022

Stakeholders Address How Digital Therapeutics Can Bridge Unmet Needs in Behavioral Health Care

Matthew Gavidia
Two stakeholders involved in investment and development of behavioral care services discuss the potential of digital therapeutics as a cost-effective alternative to address unmet mental health needs during an AHIP 2022 session.
Image of digital health tech
June 27th 2022

Prescription Digital Therapeutic for SUD Linked to Lower Costs, Health Care Use

Lindsey Mulrooney
Patients with substance abuse disorder (SUD) saw a significant reduction in hospital encounters and per-patient costs after the initiation of a prescription digital therapeutic.
PDT Coverage Decisions
June 27th 2022

PDT Coverage Decisions

Dr Brixner highlights the important factors a payer must look at when determining PDT coverage, and Dr Podesta comments from the provider perspective.
Managing PDTs Amidst Other Therapeutics
June 27th 2022

Managing PDTs Amidst Other Therapeutics

Medical professionals discuss PDT management, from patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes to cost.
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