Patient Engagement
From October 1, 2019 to April 4, the flu killed from 24,000 to 62,000 Americans and caused at least 410,000 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
The telehealth program offers access to a physician, psychologist or counselor through a video or audio call.
Matthew Sappern, CEO of PeriGen, discusses how remote patient monitoring can help balance staff safety with patient needs.
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties.
The platform was created to help seniors dealing with social isolation by virtually connecting them with peers.
One tracks the effectiveness of COVID-19 drug therapies and the other pays for counseling to slow the spread of the virus.
Deep Dive: Technology can be used to enhance the human component of empathy to spur appropriate action and address issues of equity and disparity.
Over half of beneficiaries said they have "low confidence" or "no confidence" in the government's pandemic response.
Nonwhite adults say they're either "extremely concerned" or "concerned" about the potential cost of care.