The Amazing Possibilities Of Healthcare In The Metaverse

The metaverse is a hot topic at the moment, and much has been written and spoken about its potential to revolutionize gaming, entertainment, socializing, work and commerce. Not so much has been said, however, about how it could affect healthcare – but this is another field where its impact could be transformational. Firstly – for […]
Patients love telehealth—physicians are not so sure

During the pandemic, patients have said that they like telehealth, especially for behavioral-health treatment. But physicians say they are concerned about telehealth’s long-term sustainability.
Using Telehealth, Virtual Care for an Enhanced Consumer Experience

Healthcare providers will need to build out interpersonal skills and choose seamless technology to use telehealth to support a good consumer experience.
Report shows overwhelming patient interest in post-pandemic virtual care

Research from the telehealth platform Doximity finds that nearly three-quarters of patients surveyed say they plan to keep receiving at least some care virtually.
Navigating the Next Generation of Telehealth

Coordination of care is an area that needs improvement.
Cigna: Virtual Care Reduces Healthcare Costs by About $100 Per Visit

Virtual care yielded lower healthcare costs for Cigna members and expanded access to care for members without a primary care physician, according to a white paper from the payer.
Why telehealth is primed to gain even more momentum in 2022 and beyond

Cigna’s recently published study highlights how virtual care can cut healthcare costs.
Virtual Reality Simulations In Healthcare

Virtual reality is redefining what is possible in the healthcare industry. Patients are already benefiting from advanced and more precise surgeries, simulations for mental illness treatments and many other improvements thanks to VR solutions. VR helps make the work of healthcare professionals more effective and the lives of patients easier.
The new frontier in employee benefits: Virtual specialty care

New, personalized virtual care models deliver broad, high-quality solutions beyond primary and urgent care telemedicine.
Industry Voices—An innovation engine for virtual care: 4 lessons from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic

With the vast majority of healthcare providers now offering some kind of virtual care option for patients, telehealth on its own is no longer a differentiator or unique value-add. If care doesn’t feel personalized and specialized, patients will look elsewhere.