COVID-19 has had a profound impact on healthcare, and hospitals are feeling the strain. The pandemic has forced hospitals to re-evaluate their care models and find new ways to provide care while keeping staff and patients safe. One way hospitals can prepare for the post-COVID-19 world is by investing in virtual care. Virtual care is […]
The U.S. healthcare system is in the midst of a transformation. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, has changed the way healthcare is financed and delivered. In addition, new delivery models such as accountable care organizations (ACOs) are emerging. These changes are resulting in a shift from fee-for-service to value-based care. Healthcare […]
In the past decade, the use of health information technology (HIT) has grown rapidly in the United States. This growth has been spurred by the widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT applications. One of the most promising applications of health IT is remote patient monitoring (RPM). RPM is a process […]
The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and telemedicine is leading the charge. Here are the top 5 telemedicine trends that are set to transform healthcare in the next few years: 1. Increased use of AI and machine learning Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are already being used in telemedicine to help doctors diagnose and […]
Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring (RPM) are two of the most disruptive forces in healthcare. By 2025, the global telemedicine market is expected to be worth $130.5 billion, and the RPM market is expected to grow to $6.6 billion. The healthcare industry is currently undergoing a major shift from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care. […]
Technology is changing the way we communicate and access healthcare. The rise of telehealth, or the practice of providing medical care and services remotely, is transforming how providers interact with patients. If you’re looking to incorporate telehealth into your practice, here are a few things to consider: 1. What is your reason for implementing telehealth? […]
Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another through electronic communications to improve a patient’s health. It is also known as e-health, m-health, telehealth, or e-care. There are many advantages of telemedicine which include: 1. Increased access to care: Telemedicine can help to improve access to care, especially for patients […]
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged between physicians and patients via electronic communications. It is a rapidly growing field of medicine that allows patients to receive care from a distance. There are many […]
There is no question that electronic health records (EHRs) have transformed the way doctors work. By automating the capture of patient data and making it available at the point of care, EHRs have made it possible for doctors to provide safer, more efficient, and more coordinated care. However, as anyone who has ever used an […]
While war zones and natural disasters aren’t exactly the most pleasant places for healthcare workers, the benefits of telemedicine in these conditions are significant. Telemedicine in these conditions is especially valuable because it enables access to medical care for those in danger. In fact, telemedicine has become so popular that legislators are scrambling to pass […]
