American Diabetes Association Unveils Amputation Prevention Alliance to Address the Diabetes-Related Amputation Pandemic
Every three minutes in America, a limb is lost due to diabetes
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American Diabetes Association Unveils Amputation Prevention Alliance to Address the Diabetes-Related Amputation Pandemic
Every three minutes in America, a limb is lost due to diabetes
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Podimetrics Secures $45 Million Series C To Help At-Risk Providers and Health Plans Prevent Diabetic Amputations in High-Risk Patients
Funding will help more at-risk providers and health plans drive broader adoption of Podimetrics’ SmartMat.
Podimetrics Announces Expansion of Leadership Team with Four New Strategic Growth Hires
Longtime Congresswoman and former President and CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance, Allyson Schwartz, also joins Podimetrics’ Advisory Board.
Research Finds All-Cause Hospitalizations are Nearly Three Times More Likely During a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Episode
All-cause mortality is 50% more likely during this common diabetes complication.
Independence Blue Cross and Podimetrics Collaborate to Prevent Diabetic Amputations
View the joint press release.
Industry Voices—The diabetes complication that causes immeasurable harm is often only just the beginning
Podimetrics CEO, Dr. Jon Bloom, writes for Fierce Healthcare: "This new research on diabetic amputations is really a wake-up call about the need for preventive care for the diabetic foot that works."
Podimetrics Congratulates Department of Veterans Affairs Partner Suzanne Shirley on Winning the Service to the Citizen Award
VA Innovation Ecosystem leader recognized for the Initiative to End Diabetic Limb Loss.
Research Finds Nearly 40% of Diabetes Patients who Suffer a Lower Extremity Amputation Endure Another Within Five Years
Reamputation rates have not improved over two decades.
Podimetrics Adds Senator Bob Kerrey to Advisory Board, Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Company Growth
The additions come at a critical point in the virtual care management company’s growth.
STAT healthtech Study of the Week: Automated monitoring of foot ulcers reduces hospitalizations.
READ THE FULL OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY.
Podimetrics CEO Dr. Jon Bloom and Former Humana Executive Beth Bierbower at the Better Medicare Alliance Summit
In this Better Medicare Alliance Summit 2020 session, Podimetrics CEO Dr. Jon Bloom and former Humana executive Beth Bierbower discussed how value-based care arrangements unlock new ways to use virtual care to reach vulnerable populations.
Daily foot temperature monitoring leads to fewer hospitalizations, amputations and more
The study used Podimetrics SmartMats to take the temperature of participants’ feet and scan for signs of inflammation. READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Study: Pathbreaking Technology Completely Eliminated Major Diabetic Amputations
Research conducted by Kaiser Permanente also found once-daily remote temperature monitoring with Podimetrics decreased overall resource utilization.
Industry Voices—Teladoc-Livongo merger means virtual care will finally reach the most vulnerable patients
Podimetrics CEO, Dr. Jon Bloom, writes for Fierce Healthcare: "This merger will also help assuage concerns about physician burnout around virtual care. It’s just as important for doctors to know which patients they don’t need to talk to as which patients they do." READ THE FULL OP-ED HERE.
Podimetrics Expands Advisory Board and Closes Funding Round to Broaden Access to Virtual Care for Vulnerable Patients
Following booming growth period, virtual diabetes care management company receives additional Series B funding and adds to team of expert advisors. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics Successfully Completes SOC 2 Certification, Adds Director of Privacy & Security
Company prioritizing health data security while expanding virtual care to more patients. READ PRESS RELEASE.
People say digital health startups shouldn’t even try to work with the VA. But that’s totally wrong.
This week in MedCity News, Podimetrics CEO, Dr. Jon Bloom, explains why digital health startups should work with the VA. "For many health care entrepreneurs, the complexity of the VA is a bridge too far. But in spite of the challenges, there are a few key reasons the VA offers great potential." READ THE FULL OP-ED HERE.
How Innovation and Partnership are Ending Diabetic Limb Loss at VA
"Through innovative public-private partnerships, VA is reducing hospitalizations and diabetic amputations" writes Matthew Razak for VAntage Point, the Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
Why we need a ‘one-to-many’ telehealth model of care
Podimetrics CEO, Dr. Jon Bloom, writes for Medical Economics: "Telehealth is here to stay. To make it sustainable and scalable, we must utilize remote technologies that enable a “one-to-many” model of care." READ THE FULL OP-ED HERE.
Podimetrics Announces New Hires From Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and Vibra Healthcare
Diabetes care management company grows to meet patient needs during COVID-19. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Patient Resources for COVID-19
Our team at Podimetrics understands that you may have questions and concerns about your health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We would like to offer some guidance and point you toward resources to help you navigate this difficult time. View more information here.
Once-Daily Temperature Monitoring is Accurate for Patients with History of Challenging Diabetic Foot Conditions, New Research Finds
Regular assessment detects ulcers even in patients with recent wounds and partial foot amputation. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Getting on the Good Foot
A high-tech mat helps McGuire VA Medical Center doctors head off severe foot ulcers in diabetic veterans. READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Foot Ulcer Prevention Efforts Should Consider Elevated Risk to Entirety of Both Feet, New Study Suggests
More than 80% of recurrent diabetic foot ulcers occur to anatomy without prior wound history. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics adds Former VA Under Secretary Dr. Kenneth W. Kizer and Former Alere CEO Dr. Ron Geraty to Advisory Board; Adds Polaris Partners as Investor
Company positions for growth with additional Series B funding and expert team of advisors. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics announced as 2019 Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awardee for Population Health Management / Patient Engagement Solutions
Podimetrics was awarded the 2019 Fierce Innovation Award in Population Health Management / Patient Engagement Solutions. READ THE FULL REPORT.
Department of Veterans Affairs to Offer Podimetrics Solution to Help Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers for Veterans Nationwide
Regional implementation of Podimetrics began on December 1 as part of broader efforts by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to confront diabetes and its complications. READ PRESS RELEASE.
NEO Tech and Podimetrics Announce New Manufacturing Partnership in Westborough
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, MA Deputy Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Timothy McGourthy, State Rep. Hannah Kane, and State Rep. Danielle Gregoire joined Podimetrics for ribbon-cutting at NEO Tech. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics Meets International Quality Standards, Awarded ISO 13485 Certification
Podimetrics announces it was recently granted ISO 13485:2016 certification for Medical Device and Quality Management Systems, an international standard that sets the requirements for a quality management system specific to the medical devices industry. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Tech Startup Brings Diabetic Ulcer Solution to Veterans Affairs Clinics
The Podimetrics SmartMat helps veterans detect the condition and highlights the power of public-private collaboration. READ ARTICLE.
New Research Finds Novel Method for Accurately Predicting Diabetic Foot Complications in Amputees
Method expands reach of preventive care, reliably detecting 91% of diabetic foot complications in high-risk patients with a single foot. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics Hires Former CVS Health Executive to Lead Expansion into Private Payer Markets
Podimetrics, a care management company with the leading solution to help prevent costly and deadly diabetic foot ulcers, today announced Simon Salgado has joined the team as Vice President, Enterprise Health Services. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics Raises $13.4 Million to Expand Innovative Solution for Diabetes Complications
Investment will accelerate the company's business development among VA hospitals and commercial payers. READ PRESS RELEASE.
Podimetrics honored as winner in the 2018 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA)
Podimetrics today announced that the Podimetrics Remote Temperature Monitoring (RTM) System has been selected as the Bronze Winner in the Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products category of the 20th Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition.