‘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.
38% of Consumers Prefer Getting Behavioral Health Care Virtually Over In-person
Telehealth has become the new normal for consumers seeking health care. Last year, 80% of consumers said they had used telehealth to access care.
Like Jimmy Carter, more people want care at home. It takes a lot of coordination.
More Americans are opting for the home instead of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Lissy Hu of WellSky talks about the need to ensure patients get what they need.
Why advances in telehealth are an impactful and growing necessity
Use data to track how patients want to interact and how insurers will cover costs as ‘hybrid’ becomes the new normal.
Meeting consumers’ expectations: How digital health technology can help transform care
Clinicians and patients have differing opinions on and expectations of telehealth and other forms of virtual care. Digital health technology product leaders play a critical role in aligning these opinions and expectations so that they can help deliver what healthcare consumers want without adding to clinicians’ burdens.
From Telemedicine to Complete Virtual Care and Beyond
Today, worldwide digital interconnectivity is growing, enabling telehealth to advance health equity, bring access to care for underserved regions and meet the urgent, primary and behavioral healthcare needs of an exploding global population.
Virtual care can address rising costs of worker GI health
New data makes it clear that one of the priority areas of emphasis for 2024 program design must be the digestive health of their teams.
Virtual care system designed for COVID-19 grows into a multiuse digital health tool
University Hospitals’ chatbot now helps manage capacity in EDs and urgent care centers while improving care for patients with chronic conditions.