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Yesterday at The Atlantic's Pulse summit, providers discussed the balancing act of engaging patients through digital tools without losing their personal, human touch. 

E-VAL Saúde Director Luis Gustavo Kiatake says Brazil is facing many of the problems common in other countries, notably interoperability, privacy and infrastructure, and its large population is making solutions more complex.

Leavitt Partners Principal Ryan Howells discusses why it is necessary for patients to have complete access to their health information.

The platform employs machine learning and predictive analytics to personalize the reminders, as well as pinpoint patients who are at-risk. 

Microsoft is providing its Xbox Adaptive Controller and other gaming hardware to 22 VA centers treating veterans with limited mobility.

Neil Jordan, Worldwide Health Leader and Connector at Microsoft, says there is great potential for AI in healthcare but be aware of such issues as ethics and regulations.

Shawn McKee, VP of marketing at WebPT, discusses the challenges physical therapy facilities face as more and more move to EHRs.

The platform, called Fox Insight Data Exploration Network, is set to combine patient surveys with genetic information for Parkinson's research. 

A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that patients using a VR system reported less pain when being treated with a needle than their counterparts who received the standard of care. 

Healthcare organizations big and small still need to focus on the basics and keep working to improve patients’ privacy, according to CynergisTek EVP Angela Rivera.