Is virtual care the key to better, more equitable health outcomes?
By Stephanie Schomer It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of taking a doctor’s appointment over Zoom was unfathomable — and even unappealing — to the bulk of consumers. Times, of course, have changed. In early 2020, just 7% of people in the U.S. had met with a healthcare provider virtually; by mid-2021, that number […]
What’s the future of virtual-first care?
The Future of Virtual-First Care eBook, sponsored by Wheel, explores some of the challenges and trends in virtual-first care. It also offers clues as to how healthcare stakeholders envision the future of virtual health.
Enhancing Care for Kids with Genetic Conditions Through Telehealth
New research shows that telehealth can be used to effectively care for pediatric patients with genetic conditions, but the implementation considerations and challenges of virtual care remain.
How telehealth can help inpatient care, and what a hybrid future looks like
A telemedicine expert discusses how virtual care will evolve beyond its current use.
High efficiency vs. the personal connection: Experts debate the future of telemedicine
Telemedicine offers the promise of increased efficiency during patient care, but in-person evaluations and relationships are too valuable to completely disregard, according to a debate session at EULAR 2022 Congress.
Measuring the Effectiveness and Value of Virtual Health Care
The authors call for the collection and use of data on virtual health care to shape an informed and thoughtful approach to telehealth payment that equitably serves all stakeholders.
Telehealth could get more expensive with public health emergency set to end this year
Medicare paid for nearly 52.7 million telehealth visits in 2020, a big jump over 2019
MD Anderson, Business School Develop Design Framework for Virtual Care
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School created a framework to help healthcare organizations design and implement virtual care services.
THE METAVERSE HAS THE POWER TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE, AND IT HAS ALREADY BEGUN
It doesn’t have to be all fun and games in the Metaverse, especially when its best use cases are the ones that need a different reality the most.
ATA2022: Virtual Care Expands Patient Access and Engagement in Pediatrics
Telehealth has added flexibility for parents and children seeking care, but more can be done to improve access to care and the patient experience.