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August 29, 2019
Hospitals prepare for telehealth

How Hospitals Can Prepare for Telemedicine

If you have been keeping up with the healthcare news, then you probably know that telemedicine is becoming more popular. Hospitals are dealing with shortages of […]
August 8, 2019
Future of Telemedicine

What is the Future of Telehealth?

Technology continues to revolutionize the way that goods and services are delivered. Healthcare is no exception. As an increasingly attractive alternative to conventional doctor visits, telehealth […]
July 18, 2019
Rural Health Care

Rural Health Care Stretched, More Patients Return To Telehealth

Today, more patients turn to telehealth. Jill Hill is one of the people whose lives have been positively impacted by telehealth. She lives in Grass Valley, […]
June 18, 2019

The Benefits of Telehealth Programs Among School Systems

Telemedicine has been a growing field for virtual healthcare services that has spread across the United States. For example, schools have now taken on various telehealth […]
May 24, 2019
Telehealth Helps You Live Better Life

How Telehealth Can Help You Live a Better Life

Telehealth includes a combination of electronic communication media and health-related services, ranging from patient monitoring to teleconferencing. Telehealth is a broad term for a wide variety […]
May 3, 2019
Why Telehealth Applications Are Growing in Popularity

Why Telehealth Applications Are Growing in Popularity

Telehealth is becoming a more popular method to deliver medical care due to new reimbursement methods that require performance-based outcomes and better results. In 2013, more […]
April 15, 2019
Telehealth Market in 2023

Outlook For the US Telehealth Market in 2023

Telehealth Industry Outlook  The forecast for the United States’ telehealth market by 2023 is looking very positive. Annual revenues are anticipated to reach more than 13 […]
February 12, 2019
Successful Telehealth Program

How To Identify Qualities Of A Successful Telehealth Program

With the continued advancement in communication technology, telehealth has been gaining popularity in the healthcare industry. In 2018, it was estimated that more than seven million […]
January 2, 2019
Telemedicine Health Plans in Healthcare

4 Positive Impacts of Telemedicine Health Plans in Healthcare

It is no doubt that technology has revolutionized healthcare. One of the technological milestones that have been made in healthcare pertains to Telemedicine. It entails a […]
December 13, 2018
Medicare Telehealth Policy

Big Changes In 2019 For The Medicare Telehealth Policy

The physician fee schedule has been released by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2019. The goal is to modernize the healthcare system and […]
November 19, 2018
competitive healthcare market

Telehealth: A Valuable Commodity in The Competitive Healthcare Market

One effective method of providing medical services using common technology is telehealth or telemedicine. It involves using technology and tactics to provide patients with virtual medical […]
October 29, 2018
telehealth convenient healthcare

Telehealth Paves the Path Towards More Convenient and Accessible Health Care For All

For the large majority of us, it is easy to put off going to the doctor or any other healthcare appointment. There is a lot happening […]
October 8, 2018
Telemedicine Platform

Army Ready to Test Telemedicine Platform for Emergency Transports

The United States Army has been testing a telemedicine platform that can provide essential information directly to hospitals so that health care providers can be better […]
October 1, 2018
Cancer Care

Telehealth and Cancer Care

Telehealth has changed the ways that people look at cancer care. Compared to traditional face-to-face methods, it’s faster and easier to communicate remotely. This new field […]
September 25, 2018
Waiting Room

How Telemedicine Can Improve the Waiting Room

For years, patients have had to contend with the typical long wait times when seeking medical attention. It is irking to find yourself waiting to make […]
September 17, 2018
Chronic Illnesses

Telehealth for Chronic Illnesses

Telehealth or telemedicine refers to the practice of delivering medical care remotely via communication technology. Common telemedicine technologies are implantable equipment, video conferencing, point-to-point connections, wearable […]
September 11, 2018
Diabetes

Diabetes And Telehealth

Diabetes care has come a long way over the past several years. Physical activity, diet and automated injectors that have pre-measured insulin dosages are some of […]
August 30, 2018
healthcare organization

Increase the ROI of Your Healthcare Organization

A rise in patient demands, increasing cost of care, cutthroat competition, and insufficient staffing makes the present world of healthcare tough to navigate. Fortunately, there are […]
August 23, 2018
telemedicine facts

8 Telemedicine Facts That Many Will Find Surprising

Talk of making a visit to the doctor from an individual’s own living room by the use of video software would have seemed just a few […]
August 18, 2018
School Based Telemedicine

Enhancing Student Wellness Through School-Based Telemedicine

Students often experience a serious need for mental and physical health care but many of people within this population are unable to get the care that […]
August 13, 2018
opioid crisis

Combating The Opioid Crisis with Telehealth

Telehealth has been endorsed by community leaders, politicians and medical professionals alike as a strong, viable way to help combat the nation’s current opioid crisis. In […]
August 1, 2018

Cloud-Based Telehealth Defined: Advantages, Applications, and Security

Cloud-based telehealth is a rapidly growing sector of the modern healthcare industry. There have always been gaps in patient care – times when healthcare providers needed […]
July 25, 2018
Disease Management

An Easy Way to Improve Disease Management

More people than ever before are stricken with chronic diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that almost half of all adults in the […]
July 17, 2018
Urgent Care

Why Video Visits are a Great Option for Urgent Care

When individuals aren’t feeling well, they may pick up the phone to schedule an appointment with their primary care physicians. However, they may learn that no […]
July 11, 2018
Telemedicine

Can Telemedicine be Both Cost Effective and High Quality?

Telemedicine is certainly making its presence known in the medical field. As people love to complete essentially as any activities as possible through their phones, the […]
July 3, 2018
Online Doctor

Telehealth: Should You Try an Online Doctor?

Telehealth is nothing new. According to ConsumerReports.org, at least 50 percent of hospitals and healthcare providers are offering telemedicine options. While many people may still be new […]
June 26, 2018
Senior Living Providers

The Role of Telehealth for Senior Living Providers

Telehealth is an exciting new field that allows patients to see healthcare professionals on their own schedule and without having to physically go to a doctor’s […]
June 19, 2018
Veterans' Health Care

Telehealth Revolutionizing Veterans’ Health Care

Many clinics and offices have begun to utilize telehealth as a patient care resource. However, one of the areas in which this technique has shown immediate […]
June 12, 2018
Telemedicine in the US Military

Utilization of Telemedicine in the US Military

Satellite communications, email, and the Internet found their way into medicine. As other sectors such as education are using the systems to boost their capacities through […]
June 4, 2018
Better Access to Healthcare

Reaching Everyone, Everywhere: Better Access to Healthcare With Telehealth

The New England Journal of Medicine defines telehealth as remote medical care where necessary medical information and care is communicated electronically to reach a patient that is […]
May 28, 2018
Medicare and Medicaid

Improved Options for Medicare and Medicaid Patients with Telehealth

Telehealth services continue to grow in popularity. Patients benefit tremendously from the ability to access quality healthcare over the phone. Though some situations require an in-person […]
May 21, 2018
Chronic Disease

Using Telemonitoring to Improve the Management of Patients with Chronic Diseases

Many healthcare systems around the world are grappling with the spreading issue of managing chronic diseases. With the ever-increasing aging population and the severe shortage of […]
May 13, 2018
Telemedicine Software

The Software of Telemedicine

The merging of technology and healthcare has allowed for the creation and development of telemedicine software, which is an advanced, electronic platform offering remote clinical and […]
May 8, 2018
Telemedicine and Physical Exams

Telemedicine Technology Transforms Physical Exams

Technology is changing the healthcare industry greatly. This moves beyond electronic medical records and electronic prescriptions. Today, telemedicine is making a huge impact on patient care […]
May 1, 2018
Telehealth Devices

How Telehealth Devices Complement Virtual Care Appointments

Today, a growing number of people are choosing virtual care over making an in-person visit to their doctor’s office. They appreciate the convenience of getting quality […]
April 24, 2018
Medicaid Recipients

Why Telemedicine Is a Great Option for Medicaid Recipients

The reality is that Medicaid recipients face barriers that hinder families from accessing quality care. Beyond the inability to pay for healthcare, many low-income families struggle […]
April 17, 2018
Antimicrobial Stewardship

Benefits of Telehealth for Antimicrobial Stewardship

Scientists are constantly on the lookout for ways to develop the various branches of humanity. One of these branches includes healthcare. A booming field of healthcare […]
April 10, 2018
High-Quality Healthcare

How Telehealth Delivers High-Quality Healthcare

From packed beds to the intensive care unit, telehealth is changing the way medical care takes place. It’s improving communication between doctors and patients and between […]
April 3, 2018
Consumerism Trends in Telehealth

How Health Systems Can Address Consumerism Trends with Telehealth

It seems that, as time goes by, healthcare is more and more being affected by consumerism trends as people look for better ways to make the […]
March 27, 2018
Healthcare Industry

Four Ways Telemedicine Is Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry

Telemedicine is having a profound impact upon the healthcare industry. The following brief blog will discuss what this concept entails, as well as four ways in […]
March 20, 2018
skilled nursing facility

The Benefits of Implementing Telemedicine in a Skilled Nursing Facility

The care requirements for skilled nursing facilities continue to expand. Hospitals are increasingly only expected to treat a condition that is severely acute. Once this is […]
March 13, 2018
Patient Care

How Technology is Leading the Revolution in Patient Care

The drastic rise of technology has not only benefited the computing and manufacturing industries, but it is also extremely beneficial to the medical industry and available […]
March 6, 2018
Telemedicine Trends

Telemedicine Trends to Watch in 2018

Telemedicine refers to the use of telecommunication to provide healthcare to patients. Many healthcare providers are starting to use this method to save time and money. […]
February 28, 2018
Telemedicine Techology

How Telemedicine Technology is Changing the Competitive Landscape

Over the past few decades, there have been a number of technological advancements made in the medical field. These advancements have manifested in a number of […]
February 22, 2018
Salmonella

CDC Investigating Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Sprouts

The CDC has announced that they are currently investigating a salmonella, otherwise known as food poisoning, outbreak that is linked to raw bean sprouts at Jimmy […]
February 16, 2018
Flu Epidemic

Flu Epidemic Continues to Grow

The flu epidemic of 2017-2018 continues to be active in all states except Hawaii, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a […]
February 6, 2018
HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS

Combating Hospital Acquired Infections

Hospital acquired infections are a major problem in medical centers across the United States. Each year, a considerable and troubling percentage of patients end up suffering […]
January 29, 2018
Effective Infection Prevention And Control Plan

What Are The Core Components Of Effective Infection Prevention And Control Plan?

Infection prevention and control is one of the core values and objectives of World Health Organization (WHO). Infection prevention is a concept adopted by WHO aimed […]
January 19, 2018
Healthcare

Will Tomorrow’s Healthcare Move Away From Hospitals?

There’s an old Chinese curse that says, “May you live in interesting times.” Times have certainly been “interesting” for everyone working in healthcare. The expanding role […]
January 2, 2018
Telehealth

How Telehealth Services Can Support Rural Hospitals

Rural communities are facing ever-increasing challenges in providing the necessary healthcare that their residents need. The lack of resources and a shortage of physicians willing to […]
December 16, 2017
Telehealth

Rural Telehealth

Hello All! Some of you may ask, why is Telemedicine so important for treatment of Infectious Diseases? Utilizing Telemedicine technology can bridge the gap between the […]