by Avelena Rose Ortega, RN, BSN | Jan 12, 2021 | Best Practices
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health tools like telehealth appointments and lowered reimbursement-related barriers to virtual care. Now we are faced with the challenge of activating patients in their care — ensuring that they have...
by Avelena Rose Ortega, RN, BSN | Nov 9, 2020 | Best Practices
What changed? In late October the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released draft guidance regarding screening for colorectal cancer, recommending that colorectal screening should begin at age 45, not at 50. The recommendation is due to several reasons including:...
by Twistle Team | Apr 14, 2020 | Best Practices, Technology
Twistle has been actively engaged with several major healthcare systems helping monitor and manage thousands of COVID-19 patients since the earliest encounters in the United States. In addition to remote patient monitoring, Twistle has also helped health systems keep...
by Lucas Lisitza | Feb 6, 2020 | Best Practices
When we communicate with people– whether through verbal or written means– we have a tendency to say more than what is necessary to get our point across. In many instances, a brief, concise statement will do just as well as a lengthy, context-filled...