Back to the doctor’s office? Here’s what’s next for telehealth after the pandemic
Ensuring that people have access to broadband and that medical centers have software that can protect patient’s privacy will be expensive. Hernández-Cancio said that although the upfront cost of improving the technology may be steep, it is an investment that could save money in the long term as more people get the care they need.
Are You Mesmerized Yet? An Introduction to Hypnosis
“Hypnosis is the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, but it’s been tarred with the brush of dangling watches and purple capes. In fact, it’s a very powerful means of changing the way we use our minds to control perception and our bodies.” — Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford University In this blog, I’ve invited a certified […]
What’s Growing in Your Backyard? An Introduction to the World of Herbalism
If you do not use chemical fertilizers or weed killers around your house (like me), then you may have some healthy herbs growing in your backyard. However, they can be tricky to identify, so as tempting as it might be, it’s best to leave the foraging to the professionals. With that in mind, we can […]
Telehealth growing pains
The ability for patients to pay online visits to their doctors across state lines is being threatened by pre-pandemic regulations.
A Framework for Designing Excellent Virtual Health Care
The pandemic heightened awareness of the promise of virtual care but realizing it is proving challenging. A framework developed by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School can help. It prioritizes the needs of both patients and caregivers.
The value of integrating in-person and virtual care
The retail industry with its e-commerce boom has lessons to teach healthcare, says an innovation leader at Teladoc Health.
Genius Kitchen – Can I eat this?
I recently listened to an interesting podcast featuring Max Lugavere, a health and science journalist and author of a new cookbook called Genius Kitchen. His earlier New York Times bestseller, Genius Foods, has been published in 10 languages. Some of the research he has done for the Genius Kitchen is highlighted here in this blog. […]
Virtual Reality Experience Helping Healthcare Workers Suffering From Pandemic Burnout
Researchers are looking at possible long lasting stress benefits to the virtual reality experience and they’re introducing other scenes including beaches and snow falling, since some people may prefer different scenes to relax.
Envisioning the Future of Healthcare Construction through Virtual and Augmented Reality
For an industry undergoing drastic change, the ability of healthcare employees to be adaptable is crucial, as are the facilities in which they work.
9 key steps to advance equity in emerging telehealth landscape
Telehealth has the potential to become an important tool to address longstanding health inequities in the historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.