How virtual nursing is increasing nurse satisfaction and transforming patient care
In the midst of the national nurse staffing shortage, nurse recruitment and retention are top priorities for most healthcare industry leaders. In addition to providing hands-on patient care, nurses are tasked with a significant number of administrative tasks, which makes it increasingly important for health systems to develop and deploy innovative care models to better support nurses.
Comprehending the potential of telemedicine to fundamentally reform the way healthcare is delivered now
Digital technologies have changed the way we live, the way we look at life and the way we experience things. It is no surprise that in this age of rapid technological advancement, digital technologies have permeated every facet of our lives, reshaping industries and transforming the way we access services.
ChristianaCare Virtual Nursing Makes an Innovative Connection
Virtual nursing support helps nurses at the bedside keep their focus on patient care.
The Future of Medicine – Pill or Person?
The Future of Medicine – Pill or Person? Far in the medical future, we imagine amazing tricorder technology and remedies in Star Trek. When you project our medical technologies (e.g., gene therapy, digital therapeutics, telehealth and AI) into the future the most interesting anomaly in this picture is the doctor. 250 years in the future, […]
Some virtual care companies putting patient data at risk, new study finds
Canadian researchers have patient privacy concerns as industry grows post-COVID
Primary, Specialty Care Physicians Favor Telehealth More Than Surgeons
A majority of primary and specialty care physicians believe telehealth and in-person care quality are similar versus only half of surgical specialists.
RPM reduces 30-day readmission rates by 50% at Lee Health
The health system’s medical director will offer more perspective on how remote patient monitoring is helping, including enabling an adherence rate of 80% to daily vitals, at HIMSS24.
Amid Rise in Hypertension-Related Telehealth, Racial Gaps Persist
Hypertension-related telehealth visits rose in 2020, remaining elevated after the pandemic’s peak, but use among Black adults remained lower than among other races.
As virtual care becomes more clinical, there are more rules to follow
Telehealth solutions for employees have been evolving from periphery coaching models, such as Livongo and Cleo, to more virtual care models staffed by physicians, nurses and clinicians.
Virtual nursing is a new way to check in with patients
Telemedicine isn’t a new concept in health care. Connecting with your health care provider online is a great way to get care without leaving home, especially when you aren’t feeling your best.