How asynchronous telehealth is transforming care
Asynchronous solutions can improve access to care, reduce administrative burden, and help health systems thrive.
New legislation gives out-of-state students access to virtual health care
New legislation gives out-of-state students access to virtual health care by Taya Thornton In a world where zoom meetings and remote work fill students calendars, it is only recently that healthcare in Idaho has made the same virtual shift. Recent legislation gives out-of-state students the opportunity to access mental and behavioral health care from providers […]
Telehealth Helps More Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Access Buprenorphine Treatment
Study shows why federal government should continue remote access to this lifesaving medication post-pandemic
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.