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.
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.
3 trends in the “medaverse” that critically impact healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote patient consultations and health monitoring, leading to the advancement of telehealth delivery.
Telehealth Use Remains High in Mental Health, Infectious Disease Care
Though the overall share of telehealth visits has dropped, it accounts for 37 percent of mental health and 11 percent of infectious disease visits, new data shows.
Surge in virtual care brings increased privacy risks
In September, Costco became the latest retailer to venture into virtual primary care, offering its members $29 telehealth visits, $72 standard lab panels with consult, and $79 virtual therapy visits.
Navigating the path to AI at scale
Dr. Eve Cunningham, an expert in applied technologies and care transformation, previews her panel at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum next month, and talks effective approaches to scaling AI systems for optimal value.