1. Privacy and Security Issues Both patients and doctors are concerned about using and choosing a telemedicine platform, especially when it concerns whether their information will be stored securely in a HIPAA compliant environment. This has been a huge concern because as COVID cases surge across the world, virtual visits are continuing to be the […]
1. Transition to remote/at-home care There was so much unknown about the nature of the coronavirus, especially in the initial few months of the pandemic, that even roads were deserted! But as we have learned how the virus is spread, and now have vaccines being distributed, there is a light at the end of the […]
1. It’s not secure When it comes to patient information, it should be the highest priority to keep it secure, during both the storage of data and the actual consultation itself (video, audio, or chat). The patient’s health history, medication, and consultation summaries should be kept in an enterprise-level, secure space as part of a […]
1. Difficult User Interface One of the most important elements of a telemedicine platform is having a user interface that is as simple as possible, for both the patient and clinician end. The last thing a doctor or patient wants to do is get confused by the interface and get possibly even stuck while they […]
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 […]
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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 […]
