1. HD Audio/Video Calls It should go without saying that a telemedicine platform should have built-in audio and video calling. The patient and doctor should not have to go to a separate site or application to access the consultation, because this may cause confusion on both ends. The process of joining a call should be […]
1. ePrescriptions This integration is very important because it brings another level of convenience to both the physician and doctor, in addition to the ease of a virtual visit. The doctor should be able to easily prescribe medication through the telemedicine platform, and send it to the pharmacy of the patient’s choosing. This way, the […]
1. An industry shift to digital health Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry was leaning towards a more digital space. After the pandemic, there was a fundamental shift that occurred in the industry, resulting in telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and other technological advancements to be more mainstream. Unless specialized care is needed, a […]
1. Is the telemedicine platform cloud-based? A cloud-based platform means that there will be no need to install any software or plug-ins. It also means that all the data will be stored in the cloud, making access to data easy for all stakeholders involved in the virtual practice. Cloud-based platforms are even more important to […]
Delivering healthcare to rural communities has always been a priority among healthcare organizations. But after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, this was made a much bigger priority. There are some barriers to providing proper telehealth services to these communities, such as lack of patient interest and weak internet connections. The pandemic made telemedicine platform developers think […]
Among other benefits offered by employers, telemedicine has become a new addition to benefits packages after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a huge leap for the telemedicine market, as employees are not only concerned about losing hours at work due to waiting times at an in-person appointment but there is also an […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has set a new tone for how healthcare is delivered and received on both the patient and doctor’s end. Policies surrounding telemedicine, how it is billed, and insurance reimbursement have constantly been changing, as the healthcare industry is booming with new innovations and care delivery systems. One such innovation that is on […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on unabated, and countries gradually open up, patients continue to be very apprehensive about meeting their healthcare providers in person. Social distancing protocols are still in place and will most likely completely relax only until a vaccine is created and distributed. A few months ago, telemedicine was seen as an […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way that healthcare is being delivered to patients. Hospitals are being overwhelmed with beds being occupied beyond capacity, extreme PPE shortages, and elective procedures being postponed because of COVID-positive patients needing to be accommodated instead. This is why seeing a provider virtually has become the new trend. Not […]
