Tag: Telemedicine

Managing patients with chronic diseases in the time of COVID-19

By: Sumeera Sra
Date: September 29, 2020
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: chronic condition management, coronavirus, rehab, Telehealth, Telemedicine, virtual care

Since the beginning of the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare organizations have modified their workflows and turned to newer technologies to provide care for COVID and non-COVID patients alike. As operations that had once been postponed or canceled began to resume in the U.S., leaders and staff adjusted care processes further in order to reduce the […]

Delivering a Successful Virtual Care Visit: Tips for Providers

By: Vyshnavi Manda
Date: June 4, 2020
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: communication, COVID-19, education, pandemic, patients, Physicians, Providers, Telehealth, Telemedicine, tips, virtual care

The use of telehealth services is continuing to gain momentum, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With CMS announcing waivers for certain telehealth services (click here), more patients than ever are being directed to access care through this avenue to limit their exposure to infectious diseases in hospitals. (Click here for a complete list of covered […]

Expanding the Use of Telemental Health

By: Vyshnavi Manda
Date: August 21, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: care access, mental health, telebehavioral health, Telehealth, Telemedicine, telemental health

An increase in the use of telemedicine can be witnessed across the country, with a growing number of physicians getting involved in these services. According to a recent study on physician interest in telemedicine—which was published by Doximity—physicians reporting telemedicine as a skill they currently possess has almost doubled within a span of three years. […]

How Telemedicine is Transforming Care to Underserved Populations

By: Anna Miller
Date: August 31, 2017
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Patient Satisfaction, Preventive Care, Rural Health, Telemedicine

The digital age has ushered in not only smartphones and social media, but also a new way to provide healthcare to millions of underserved Americans: telemedicine. With millions of residents in the United States lacking easy access to care and patients living far away from needed specialists —often due to and doctors choosing to practice […]

Building Better Telemedicine Programs Through Physician Engagement

By: Elizabeth Elving
Date: August 17, 2017
Category: Physician Network
Filed under: Physician Engagement, Telemedicine, Telemedicine Training

Over the last few years, telemedicine has become a widespread solution to the challenge of patient access, and a prominent trend in today’s consumer-focused healthcare landscape. A 2016 survey by Avizia found that these services are currently offered by 72% of hospitals and 52% of physician groups. Telemedicine has helped patients by allowing them to […]

Determining Cost and ROI for Remote Monitoring Programs

By: Brittni Straseske
Date: April 20, 2017
Category: Supply Chain
Filed under: Remote Monitoring, Return on Investment, ROI, Telehealth, Telemedicine

Advancing technology, reimbursement changes, increased device connection capabilities, and the constraints of a finite number of clinicians are collectively contributing to a shift in patient care from brick and mortar facilities into the patient’s home. Remote monitoring—or telehealth or telemedicine—is particularly relevant for managing ongoing or chronic illnesses because it allows caregivers to oversee those […]