Google bets big on virtual care, partners with Pager
Tech giant Google is continuing its foray into healthcare through a new partnership with virtual care company Pager.
Virtual Reality in nursing education goes mainstream
As with any new technology, there is a natural hype cycle where the ideas of how it can be used far surpasses what the technology can do. While the long-term viability of the many uses for virtual reality (VR) — from online concerts to real estate and gaming — is still up for debate, it’s clear that VR in healthcare is here to stay and it’s making an impact.
Transforming veteran healthcare: How telehealth is changing the game
Geography, mobility, and specialized care needs create roadblocks for veterans to get the care they need. Fortunately, the rise of telehealth is changing that narrative.
Telemedicine will become default, with more virtual treatments, expert says
Sean Mehra, a telehealth specialist, predicts the next 10 years of virtual care – and explains why the trend of virtual-first is the way to go, in the view of many.
‘The doctor will call you now’ – why telemedicine is here to stay
Following news of proposed rule changes allowing greater controlled-medication flexibility, telemedicine’s utilisation is exceeding its original pandemic-oriented framework
How virtual nursing can help solve many workforce shortage woes
One of the nurse executives who helped create the world’s first virtual hospital offers a deep dive into the benefits of a hybrid approach to nursing that employs telehealth.
Rapid shift to virtual behavioral health care during the pandemic helped adhere to depression treatment
The rapid transition from in-person to care to telemedicine visits at the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic did not adversely affect the quality of care – and even improved some aspects of care – for patients with major depression in a major integrated health system, according to a new report.
Improving the Lives of Dialysis Patients in Rural Clinics
Improving the Lives of Dialysis Patients in Rural Clinics Nephrology is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. And, like many other medical specialties, it’s facing a critical shortage of providers for a variety of reasons: COVID-19 infections have increased the amount of kidney injuries in as […]
5G Telemedicine & Medical Training
5G Telemedicine & Medical Training The need for virtual care to service rural and remote locations is growing at a rapid rate around the world – even more so during the pandemic. The Royal Dutch Shell Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is revolutionizing both the healthcare delivery and teaching experience of its patients, clinicians, faculty, […]
Hippo Tech Device Gives Podiatry Students a Live Clinical Experience in the Classroom
Hippo Tech Device Gives Podiatry Students a Live Clinical Experience in the Classroom Closing the Gap Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine has added an exciting innovative technological tool to its instruction toolbox to implement remote patient care learning. The school is now using the Hippo virtual care device in our “Intro to Patient Care […]