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.
Veterans’ Use of Video-Based Telehealth 2,300% Higher Than Pre-Pandemic
Veterans’ telehealth use skyrocketed during the pandemic, but research shows that in 2023, audio-only visits have dropped while video visit levels remain high.
Cigna’s top healthcare trends for 2024
Cigna is expecting employers to turn their attention to virtual care, social determinants of health and behavioral care in 2024.
Palliative Care via Audio-Only Telehealth Boosts Quality of Life
An audio-only telehealth intervention delivering palliative care to patients with chronic conditions improved quality of life scores, research shows.
Why Telehealth Is Failing
Why Telehealth Is Failing During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of patients were introduced to telehealth, as it was often their only option if they wanted to see a healthcare provider. According to a report by Trillian Health, telehealth volume peaked with 76.6 million visits — or more than a quarter of […]