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.
‘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.