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September is National Cholesterol Education Month! According to the CDC heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the US each year. Maintaining good cholesterol levels can prevent your risk of these. Chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity can disrupt your cholesterol levels, putting you at a higher risk of developing heart disease and strokes.

Want to learn more about what cholesterol is and how it affects you? Check out our new blog! During this month we encourage you to reach out to your provider through the VitalCare app and discuss your cholesterol.

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We are excited to celebrate 4 years of VitalTech!

Thank you to our amazing employees for all of their hard work over the past four years! To those who have chosen as their virtual care solution, thank you and we are so happy to work with you!

“Digital transformation represents the most promising opportunity to make healthcare delivery more satisfying for patients, more streamlined for provider staff, and more sustainable for hospitals and health systems,” Chartis’ report said.

After a survey done by Chartis, results show that over the next 5 years hospital-at-home programs are expected to double. “Provider organizations should act now to capitalize on this critical and timely juncture of industry evolution.” Look to for your virtual care solution!

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Getting vaccinated is an important step in staying healthy. People with chronic diseases, such as COPD and asthma, are at higher risk for serious complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases.

The CDC has shared why it is important to be up to date on vaccines and which vaccines you should be receiving based on your chronic condition. Be sure to talk to your health care professional during about what is right for you.

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccinations.

During NIAM, will be sharing information and resources on social media to highlight the importance of vaccines. Help us spread the word! Follow the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter, and use to share why you choose to vaccinate.

To learn more about NIAM, click the link below to see the resources available through the CDC.

Recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan.

The next generation of virtual care must continue to improve the patient's experience of access, outcomes, and affordability while comfortably fitting within providers’ existing workflows.

Read our latest blog discussing virtual care's benefits in health care.

Healthcare’s New Normal - VitalTech The next generation of virtual care must continue to improve the patient's experience of access, outcomes, and affordability while comfortably fitting within providers’ existing workflows.

Today VitalTech CEO, Steve Scott, is in attendance at the 5th Annual Ziegler Link-Age Fund Symposium in Chicago. He will be participating in the Remote Patient Monitoring: How Passive Technologies Drive Actionable Insights panel discussion.

Some other panelist include:
•David Hunt, CEO of Cosan
•Kent Anderson, CEO of Ohio’s Hospice
•Robert Wray, CEO of BlueStar Health Technologies

We look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with leaders in healthcare that will help shape continued improvements in virtual care.

VitalTech offers personal healthcare technology that makes it easier for patients to engage and connect with providers.

Read our latest blog to discover 5 Tips to Increase Patient Engagement.

5 Tips to Increase Patient Engagement - VitalTech VitalTech offers personal healthcare technology that makes it easier for patients to engage and connect with providers.

Quality healthcare is not always available to patients living in rural areas, but with virtual care it can be.

A telehealth expert talks about the benefits of virtual care for rural patients as well as breaking the health equity barrier.

“Virtual is there and ready to care for everyone, and we need to ensure all people feel seen, heard and understood relative to their care needs.”

Improving rural care and health equity with telemedicine Healthcare IT News talks with a telehealth expert on the benefits and challenges of virtual care for rural patients.

Want to learn how RPM programs can give you better quality care and save you money? Check out this Q&A from HealthcareIT to get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding virtual care.

“We've estimated that for every 500 high-risk Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions, health systems can realize $5.2 million in annual cost savings.”

How remote patient monitoring improves care, saves money for chronic care Half the population has at least one chronic disease. Care for these sick patients is costly. RPM has the potential to help.

VitalTech wishes everyone a happy & safe Fourth of July this weekend!! Throw on your Red, White and Blue to celebrate 246 years of independence!

Allowing Patients to Utilize Their Own Devices Encourages Patient Engagement. Read more on our latest blog.

Allowing Patients to Utilize Their Own Devices Encourages Patient Engagement - VitalTech BYOD eliminates the learning curve of new devices and brings more comfort to the patient giving the patient more will to self-manage their care and take control of their health.