Millions in US Live in Places Where Doctors Don’t Practice and Telehealth Doesn’t Reach
Barbara Williams, of Boligee, Alabama, is one of nearly 3 million Americans who live in mostly rural counties that lack both health care and reliable high-speed internet, according to an analysis by KFF Health News. (Andi Rice for KFF Health News)
Virtual technologies, patient input play a vital role in creating a smart hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital is using text messaging, voice technology and generative AI predictive analytics to drive patient-centered care.
‘Innovation Out of Necessity’: Why Virtual Care Is Crucial for Rural Providers
‘Innovation Out of Necessity’: Why Virtual Care Is Crucial for Rural Providers As healthcare delivery continues to extend beyond the traditional hospital or clinic, patients nationwide are benefiting from greater convenience and access to care. But for rural communities, the impact of virtual care is even more profound, pointed out Dave Newman, chief medical officer […]
How virtual health tools are making hospital rooms ‘smart’
In an effort to reduce patient harm and support staff efficiency, Virtua Health is modernizing the hospital room with virtual health tools, such as cameras and sensors.
Extend, don’t reverse, virtual health care options
Elon Musk, the nation’s cost-cutter in chief, should consider telehealth’s return on investment, not just its price tag.
Akron Children’s is using ‘virtual’ nurses. Here’s what that means for patients:
For some patients staying at Akron Children’s Hospital and their families, an additional member of the care team is now available to provide updates and ask questions through their in-room monitors.
Unifying telemedicine efforts can help health systems succeed with virtual care
That’s the message Teladoc Health’s Scott Wilson and two colleagues from Valley Health System will be delivering at HIMSS25. Wilson offers a preview of the session, with tips for realizing value from telehealth.
Understanding the Legal Pitfalls of Virtual Second Opinions: What You Need to Know
Virtual medical second opinion (VSO) programs continue to roll out across the country, delivering expert recommendations to better help patients’ diagnoses or treatment options. These VSO programs can offer immense value to patients and their local treating doctors by leveraging the deep expertise of specialists and exporting it to rural communities and geographies that lack such sub-specialty expertise.
Why are pharma, medical device and DTx companies investing in telemedicine?
One virtual care CEO says telehealth is improving care for rare and complex diseases, helping compounding pharmacists – and continually improving with artificial intelligence.
AI Virtual Therapists Could Improve Mental Health Care, Studies Find
New research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) goggles could revolutionize therapy — helping patients overcome addiction and receive unbiased care.