Why Telehealth Is Failing
Why Telehealth Is Failing During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of patients were introduced to telehealth, as it was often their only option if they wanted to see a healthcare provider. According to a report by Trillian Health, telehealth volume peaked with 76.6 million visits — or more than a quarter of […]
Patient Care, Policy & More: A Look at This Year’s Virtual Care Trends
The telehealth industry held steady on several fronts last year, but experts say 2024 will be different as stakeholders determine the future of virtual care.
More hybrid virtual care and asynchronous telemedicine on the way for 2024
A telehealth expert offers a look at the year ahead, where he also sees more growth in virtual chronic care management and employer-based care.
Embracing the Future: The Revolution of Healthcare Technology
Embracing the Future: The Revolution of Healthcare Technology by Mason Walker Healthcare Technology: A New Era of Possibilities As we edge closer to a future where technology is integrated into every aspect of our lives, healthcare remains one of the most significant areas of growth. Innovations in healthcare technology, such as AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, and […]
Virtual care works best when patients see their own family doctor, study finds
Compared to patients who had a virtual visit with their own family doctor, those who received virtual care from a doctor outside of their family care team were 66 percent more likely to visit the emergency department within seven days, according to new research.
Psychiatrists’ Telehealth Use ‘Well Above’ Other Specialists
Amid a drop in telehealth use between 2020 and 2022, psychiatrists and other mental health providers continued to use telehealth at above-average rates.
How Hippo Virtual Care™ Is Helping to Pioneer Virtual Wound Care in Australia
A new trial highlights the power of virtual care to remove barriers to remote aged populations Southern Cross Care (SCC) is a not-for-profit aged care provider that has supported thousands of older Australians for more than 50 years. In an attempt to address four key challenges faced by Australian aged care providers — workforce shortages, […]
Navigating the Telehealth Surge: Prioritizing Quality and Continuity of Care
By prioritizing patient care and adapting our business models to meet the demands of our patients, we can ensure that the telehealth industry continues to provide meaningful and lasting benefits to all those who need it.
Virtual care – negotiating barriers to adoption offers glimpses of an exciting future
Digital tools and innovative healthcare promise to address pressing healthcare issues if they can satisfy concerns over access, security and affordability.
Why your kid’s public school may be replacing counseling with online therapy
As schools cope with shortages of in-person practitioners, however, educators say teletherapy works for many kids.