21% forgo medical care due to transportation barriers: RWJF
More than one in five U.S. adults missed or skipped needed medical care in 2022 because they could not access a vehicle or public transportation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found in a new analysis.
Providence to launch remote patient monitoring across 7 states
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is rolling out remote patient monitoring across its seven-state footprint.
Oracle and Zoom Partner on Virtual Care
The expanded partnership delivers easier, faster, and more effective telehealth services
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.