Driving the Future of Health
Since 2010, there has been over $100 billion of venture funding invested in digital health companies. Yet despite this growth and the desire from patients and physicians for progress to continue, the health care system still struggles to address the ongoing health care challenges of access, quality, outcomes, affordability and equity, even with the introduction of new digital health tools.
Telehealth in care deserts: Helping to overcome barriers created by location, costs, or social stigma
Both patients and professionals are becoming more comfortable with virtual care, helping improve outcomes when access to traditional, in-person care is inconsistent.
Virtual agents, chatbots can improve care delivery, but trust is critical
Experts emphasized the value of proactive approaches, meaningful interactions and seamless connections to human support while using AI-enabled chatbots in healthcare.
Your health in your hands: the empowering effect of virtual care
The COVID-19 pandemic gave a boost to the virtual world, with many people realizing that they can not only work remotely, but also receive education and health care services by distance.
How virtual nursing is increasing nurse satisfaction and transforming patient care
In the midst of the national nurse staffing shortage, nurse recruitment and retention are top priorities for most healthcare industry leaders. In addition to providing hands-on patient care, nurses are tasked with a significant number of administrative tasks, which makes it increasingly important for health systems to develop and deploy innovative care models to better support nurses.
Comprehending the potential of telemedicine to fundamentally reform the way healthcare is delivered now
Digital technologies have changed the way we live, the way we look at life and the way we experience things. It is no surprise that in this age of rapid technological advancement, digital technologies have permeated every facet of our lives, reshaping industries and transforming the way we access services.
ChristianaCare Virtual Nursing Makes an Innovative Connection
Virtual nursing support helps nurses at the bedside keep their focus on patient care.
The Future of Medicine – Pill or Person?
The Future of Medicine – Pill or Person? Far in the medical future, we imagine amazing tricorder technology and remedies in Star Trek. When you project our medical technologies (e.g., gene therapy, digital therapeutics, telehealth and AI) into the future the most interesting anomaly in this picture is the doctor. 250 years in the future, […]
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.