The opioid epidemic may soon take a turn for the better thanks to researchers at the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who believe they’ve made progress in finding a non-addictive painkiller that suppresses the addictive effects of opioids.

Nearly 90 percent of American consumers used digital health tools such as telemedicine, wearables and online health information in 2017, according to a recent survey.

Nearly 90 percent of American adults are using at least one digital tool—such as an app or wearable device—to monitor their health, according to a report from Rock Health.

Preliminary results from a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) poll suggest the best long-term investment medical institutions can make is in their own employees, whose risk for burnout could be mitigated by more dynamic, supportive work environments where they feel valued.

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho, celebrated the opening of its new virtual care center on Monday, Aug. 27.

A case study of the effectiveness an after-hours telemedicine service at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) showed the facility hospitalizations decrease by 18 percent while saving more than $1.5 million in Medicare costs.

More women are using fertility apps and wearable devices to help their chances of getting pregnant, according to a report by the New York Times.

On the heels of a new $350 million investment from private equity group The Carlyle Group, One Medical is setting its sights even higher—aiming to reduce healthcare spending by 10 percent, CNBC reported.