Recently, technology has transformed the definition of what a “medical appointment” looks like. Now, some medical appointments are done at home in front of a computer. This virtual medical visit trend is providing seniors with more autonomy when it comes to their healthcare services. Telehealth services are here to stay and allow seniors more freedom […]
Help patients better understand what telehealth is, the benefits of virtual health care, and how to schedule a telehealth appointment. On this page: Patients are likely to have questions about what to expect from a telehealth appointment. Here are some key topics to help them feel at ease. Telehealth basics Benefits of telehealth Telehealth is […]
Monday, January 16, 2023 Much is being written about “remote work” – is it productive, will demand for it continue or be curtailed in a recession, is cybersecurity compromised, does it inhibit workplace culture, collaboration, etc. Lots of questions, few clear answers. The discussion seems largely centered on office workers, professional services providers like me, […]
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) on Monday called the two-year extension of telehealth provisions in the recently passed omnibus bill a “vote of confidence” for virtual healthcare. “There is little doubt of the value of telehealth,” Kyle Zebley, ATA senior vice president of public policy said in a statement. “Our work will now renew in earnest to […]
Telehealth has quickly become one of our nation’s most essential health care services — a safe and low-cost way to access care. Millions of users have now experienced and embraced what telehealth has to offer. Many won’t go back to traditional ways of getting care, including your employees. To meet the evolving preferences of your […]
For more than a century, Centura Health, based in Centennial, Colorado, has strived to define whole person care. The organization says it improves lives and strengthens communities by honoring the mind, body and spirit in equal measure. Further, it says it understands the way care is provided is as meaningful as the care itself, which […]
Following an award grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Vista Grande Villa engages mTelehealth to integrate Nonagon’s state-of-the-art technology to expand its capacity to triage and diagnose patients on-site 24/7. JACKSON, MI – AUGUST 10, 2022 With the mission to strengthen its healthcare services for patients and residents, Vista Grande Villa […]
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Following an award grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Vista Grande Villa engages mTelehealth to integrate Nonagon’s state-of-the-art technology to expand its capacity to triage and diagnose patients on-site 24/7. JACKSON, MICHIGAN – With the mission to strengthen its healthcare services for patients and residents, Vista Grande Villa officially announced the […]
Two bills, introduced in the US House and Senate, aim to extend certain flexibilities enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mark Melchionna June 01, 2022 – Congress will consider two new bills that intend to create accessible options for virtual healthcare, particularly for some Medicare beneficiaries and rural residents. US Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) with Sen. John […]
Access to healthcare services is essential for the health and well-being of all individuals. In an ideal world, all patients would be able to receive care when, and where they need it. However, for many who live in remote communities, this is not an option as barriers caused by distance can get in the way […]
The Biden administration is making another push for telehealth and other digital disease-monitoring tools to become sustainable beyond the pandemic. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday that it’s giving nearly $55 million to improve access to community health centers that have played a vital role in patient care as the country faced Covid-19. […]
A bipartisan group of 45 elected officials asked congressional leadership to include a short-term extension of Medicare services in government funding legislation. By Kat Jercich January 31, 2022 02:54 PM Dozens of U.S. senators and representatives urged congressional leadership this past Friday to safeguard Medicare telehealth services. Led by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and […]
This introductory video will provide you with an understanding of some of the different modalities and terms that are frequently used in telehealth and telehealth policy.
Patients monitored virtually after nonelective surgery had significantly reduced pain and greater detection and correction of medication errors, according to researchers at McMaster University in Ontario. The national study, published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), analyzed outcomes of post-surgical patients that received care virtually and through remote automated monitoring (RAM). Care included video calls with doctors […]