# Rehabilitation Medicine * **Definition:** A branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with physical impairments or disabilities, aiming to restore function and improve quality of life through various therapeutic interventions. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Rehabilitation Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Rehabilitation Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 12/29/2024 | [**Tech in Healthcare: Innovations Improving Patient Care - Medium**](https://medium.com/@sumitkumarhx/tech-in-healthcare-innovations-improving-patient-care-8155b3e75cdd) | [[Medium]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**Why systems are pumping billions of dollars into outpatient care**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/outpatient-construction-jefferson-health-hackensack%20meridian) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**Medical Melodies: Music Therapy Strikes a Chord With Providers - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/medical-melodies-music-therapy-strikes-chord-providers) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Healthcare Quality Management Market Research Report: Drivers and Critical Issues for the ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-quality-management-market-research-report-drivers-jmeyf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising Chronic Disease Cases Driving Revenue, AI Impacting Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-driving-revenue-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302312036.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**WSU plans center to research assistive technology opening on biomedical campus in 2027**](https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2024/11/20/medical-assistive-technology-research-institute.html) | [[The Business Journals]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising ...**](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-driving-revenue-ai-impacting-market-trends-technavio-40f87815) | [[MarketWatch]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**The Electronic Health Records Market is set to grow by USD 54.7 billion from 2024-2028, with the benefits of EHR driving adoption and boosting revenue. Report on how AI is...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-electronic-health-records-market-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-54-7-billion-from-2024-2028--with-the-benefits-of-ehr-driving-adoption-and-boosting-revenue-report-on-how-ai-is-reshaping-the-market-landscape---technavio-302306616.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Vizient Assesses CABG, Factors Affecting Orthopedic Procedures in Ambulatory Settings**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/beverlyhillschamber/20241113234005/en) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Vizient Assesses CABG, Factors Affecting Orthopedic Procedures in Ambulatory Settings**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113234005/en/Vizient-Assesses-CABG-Factors-Affecting-Orthopedic-Procedures-in-Ambulatory-Settings) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Raintree Adds Elite Healthcare Tech SaaS Product and Financial Leaders to Executive Team**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20241113la54520/raintree-adds-elite-healthcare-tech-saas-product-and-financial-leaders-to-executive-team) | [[Morningstar]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Raintree Adds Elite Healthcare Tech SaaS Product and Financial Leaders to Executive Team**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/raintree-adds-elite-healthcare-tech-200000041.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Raintree Adds Elite Healthcare Tech SaaS Product and Financial Leaders to Executive Team**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raintree-adds-elite-healthcare-tech-saas-product-and-financial-leaders-to-executive-team-302303744.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Vizient Assesses CABG, Factors Affecting Orthopedic Procedures in Ambulatory Settings**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113234005/en/Vizient-Assesses-CABG-Factors-Affecting-Orthopedic-Procedures-in-Ambulatory-Settings/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Rehabilitation Medicine and Disability Consultants Supports the Petit Family Foundation**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/rehabilitation-medicine-and-disability-consultants-supports-the-petit-family-foundation-302300836.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 10/30/2024 | [**OneStep and FOX Rehabilitation Win McKnight's Tech Innovator Award for Transforming ...**](https://www.healthcaredive.com/press-release/20241029-onestep-and-fox-rehabilitation-win-mcknights-tech-innovator-award-for-tran-1/) | [[Healthcare Dive]] | | 10/26/2024 | [**Health IT Product News Report October 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-product-news-report-october-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**The Healthcare Services market is projected to grow by USD 6.26 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by AI and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, shaping market evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-healthcare-services-market-is-projected-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-ai-and-the-rising-prevalence-of-chronic-diseases-shaping-market-evolution---technavio-302284193.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**Health IT Business News - October 10, 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-business-news-october-10-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**Raintree Systems Accelerates Innovation and Growth with Strategic Appointment to Board of Directors**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raintree-systems-accelerates-innovation-and-growth-with-strategic-appointment-to-board-of-directors-302261383.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**How Inpatient Care Facilities Adapt to Changing Patient Needs - Editorialge**](https://editorialge.com/how-inpatient-care-facilities-changing-patient-needs/) | editorialge.com | | 8/20/2024 | [**Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights HCA Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Tenet ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-hca-082200963.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 8/19/2024 | [**5 Hospital Stocks Poised to Benefit From Strong Industry Growth - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-hospital-stocks-poised-benefit-150200616.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 7/16/2024 | [**Mass General Brigham test could boost skilled nursing at home**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mass-general-brigham-study-skilled-nursing-at-home) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 6/13/2024 | [**Flinn Foundation-Sponsored Study Identifies Three Bioscience Growth Areas to Advance Innovation and Economic Growth in Greater Phoenix**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240613324046/en/Flinn-Foundation-Sponsored-Study-Identifies-Three-Bioscience-Growth-Areas-to-Advance-Innovation-and-Economic-Growth-in-Greater-Phoenix/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)**: A professional organization representing physicians specializing in rehabilitation medicine, focusing on education, advocacy, and research. - **Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine**: A healthcare provider specializing in treating persistent abdominal pelvic pain, founded in 2017. - **Rehabilitation Robotics Companies**: Companies developing robotic devices and systems to assist in rehabilitation therapies, enhancing patient recovery. - **FOX Rehabilitation**: A provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, focusing on senior care and innovative rehabilitation solutions. - **Dr. Robert Krug**: President of Rehabilitation Medicine and Disability Consultants, involved in community programs for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: A key player in funding and conducting research in rehabilitation medicine, contributing to advancements in treatment and technology. - **XRHealth**: Develops AI-powered medical XR platforms for therapeutic applications, enhancing rehabilitation outcomes. - **MedRhythms**: A company pioneering the use of music and digital health technologies to enhance rehabilitation processes, particularly for stroke victims. - **Raintree Systems**: A leading provider of rehabilitation therapy software solutions, focusing on patient engagement, clinical documentation, and revenue cycle management. - **Force Therapeutics**: Recognized for its digital health solutions in rehabilitation, focusing on improving patient care. - **Brooks Rehabilitation**: A leading rehabilitation center recognized for its expertise in treating stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, utilizing advanced technologies like robotic exoskeletons and virtual reality. - **Dr. Azlan Tariq**: A rehabilitation medicine practitioner utilizing generative AI tools to streamline insurance processes. - **Olivia Ong**: A pain and rehabilitation medicine physician who shares her recovery journey from a spinal cord injury. - **SPRY Therapeutics**: Developer of SPRY Ally, the first fully integrated AI-powered EMR for rehab therapy. - **Dr. Allyson Shrikhande**: Co-Founder of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, emphasizing community and education for patients. - **Academy Medtech Ventures**: Launched Move PT, a digital health platform that uses AI and computer vision to improve rehabilitation care. - **ACCESS PT**: A healthcare provider focused on physical therapy and wellness, known for its commitment to patient care. - **Netsmart**: Provider of TheraOffice, an electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software designed for rehabilitation services. - **Nymbl Systems**: A company focused on improving mobility and patient outcomes through innovative software solutions in rehabilitation. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Collaboration between rehabilitation centers and technology firms**: Many rehabilitation centers partner with tech companies to integrate advanced technologies like virtual reality and AI into therapy programs. - **Academic partnerships for research**: Universities and rehabilitation facilities often collaborate on research projects to innovate rehabilitation techniques and technologies. - **Wichita State University and Local Partners**: Collaborating to establish the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology (IRMAT) to develop new assistive devices. - **German and Chinese Delegation**: A partnership aimed at enhancing international health cooperation, resulting in agreements covering medical rehabilitation and cell therapy. - **Worthy Warrior**: A community initiative by Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine to support patients with pelvic pain and endometriosis. - **PredictionHealth and FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers**: An exclusive partnership to provide AI scribing and analytics to over 600 clinics, enhancing documentation efficiency and patient care. - **Hoan My Medical Group and Abbott Vietnam**: Collaboration to implement an AI-based clinical decision support system for improving diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases. - **Clinical Architecture and 4medica**: Collaboration to provide a harmonized longitudinal whole-person care record solution to enhance data quality in healthcare. - **World Stroke Organization and Merz Therapeutics**: Partnership to launch the 'Access to Health' initiative, focusing on improving stroke care in low-resource settings. - **OneStep and FOX Rehabilitation**: Jointly received the Silver Innovator of the Year award for their collaboration in improving senior care through technology, resulting in significant reductions in fall rates and improvements in resident function. - **CareView Communications and Lakeview Specialty Hospital**: A partnership to enhance patient safety and experience through integrated virtual care solutions. - **Linköping University and Hospital**: Working on a project to develop a knowledge framework for understanding post-COVID-19 conditions through interdisciplinary research. - **EUDA Health Holdings and Guangdong Cell Biotech**: Exploring a joint venture for stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. - **ACCESS PT and PTAS**: The acquisition of PTAS by ACCESS PT enhances patient care across Massachusetts and New York, allowing PTAS to maintain high-quality care while accessing Confluent Health's resources. - **Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) and OneStep**: A partnership to enhance patient mobility insights through gait data integration. - **Flinn Foundation and local bioscience companies**: Partnerships aimed at enhancing the bioscience ecosystem in Arizona, focusing on precision oncology, digital health, and translational neurosciences. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Tele-rehabilitation**: The rise of telehealth services allowing patients to receive rehabilitation therapy remotely, increasing accessibility and convenience. - **Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)**: An innovative approach combining technology with proactive care strategies to monitor patient progress and enhance rehabilitation outcomes. - **Telerehabilitation**: Rapid growth in remote rehabilitation services using digital technologies for various disorders, driven by telehealth policies and patient engagement. - **Telerehabilitation Growth**: The telerehabilitation systems market is projected to grow significantly, driven by telemedicine policy reforms and increasing demand for AI technology in rehabilitation services. - **Telehealth Physiotherapy**: The rise of remote care options, especially post-COVID-19, enhancing access to rehabilitation services. - **AI and Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation**: Emerging trends include the integration of AI and virtual reality technologies in telerehabilitation, enhancing patient engagement and care delivery. - **Wearable technology**: The use of wearable devices to monitor patient progress and provide real-time feedback during rehabilitation exercises. - **AI in Rehabilitation**: The integration of AI technologies in rehabilitation practices is enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency, with companies like Raintree Systems leading the way. - **Move PT Platform**: Utilizes AI to provide personalized rehabilitation care, capturing and analyzing patient movements for better outcomes. - **AI and XR Technologies**: Integration of AI and XR in rehabilitation to enhance patient engagement and therapy outcomes, exemplified by XRHealth's new platform. - **Robotic-assisted therapy**: Innovations in robotic devices that assist patients in physical therapy, improving outcomes and engagement. - **CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)**: A new payment model requiring healthcare systems to manage joint replacement surgeries with bundled payments, emphasizing outpatient care and rehabilitation. - **Robotics and AI in Physiotherapy**: Integration of robotics and AI for personalized treatment plans and improved patient engagement. - **Online Rehabilitation Programs**: Studies showing effectiveness of online t'ai chi and meditation programs in reducing back pain. - **XoMotion Exoskeleton**: Recognized for its innovative design, aiming to transform rehabilitation by reducing physical strain on healthcare providers. - **Netsmart's TheraOffice**: EHR software certified for interoperability, aimed at improving efficiency in physical therapy and rehabilitation practices. - **Patient-Centric Care**: ACCESS PT emphasizes exceptional patient outcomes and community service through innovative treatments and education. - **Wearable AI Technology**: The global market for wearable AI is projected to grow significantly, enhancing rehabilitation and chronic disease management. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Billing and Compliance**: Rehabilitation professionals must navigate complex billing practices and ensure compliance with evolving healthcare regulations. - **Integration of new technologies**: Healthcare providers face challenges in integrating new technologies into existing rehabilitation practices and workflows. - **Access to Care Disparities**: Socioeconomic disparities impact access to rehabilitation services, particularly for individuals with limb loss, highlighting the need for improved healthcare equity. - **Access to technology**: Not all patients have equal access to the necessary technology for tele-rehabilitation, which can create disparities in care. - **Mental Health in Rehabilitation**: Nursing homes face challenges in providing care for patients with mental health issues, leading to discharge bottlenecks. - **Data privacy and security**: With the increase in tele-rehabilitation and wearable technology, concerns about the security of patient data and compliance with regulations like HIPAA are paramount. - **Data Security in Telehealth**: Concerns regarding health data security as telehealth and telerehabilitation services expand. - **Regulatory Requirements**: As outpatient orthopedic procedures grow, healthcare providers face challenges related to staff training and regulatory compliance to maintain care standards. - **Reimbursement Issues**: Limited coverage for home-based skilled nursing services, with traditional Medicare not covering these services, posing challenges for broader implementation. - **Insurance Approval Processes**: Challenges faced by practitioners like Dr. Tariq in obtaining treatment approvals from insurers. - **Access Disparities**: Concerns regarding reduced access to quality home health services for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. - **Quality of Care**: Ensuring that the integration of services through acquisitions does not compromise the quality of patient care. - **Insurance Approval Process**: Physicians face significant challenges with insurance companies denying treatment approvals, leading to increased administrative burdens. - **Socio-Economic Disparities**: Research highlights disparities in stroke survival rates based on socio-economic factors, emphasizing the need for targeted health interventions. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding the handling of personal data in healthcare settings, emphasizing the importance of user consent and data protection. - **Rising Operating Expenses**: Healthcare providers are facing increased costs, necessitating improvements in labor productivity and cost management strategies. - **Prior-Authorization Burdens**: Criticism of the prior-authorization process for being time-consuming and detrimental to patient care. - **Staffing Issues**: The healthcare industry is grappling with staffing shortages, impacting service delivery and operational efficiency. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Smaller healthcare organizations are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, due to inadequate cybersecurity measures. ## Related Topics [[Rehabilitation]]; [[Pediatric Rehabilitation]]