Telehealth
Jennifer Fogarty, chief scientist of the Human Research Program at NASA, discusses the need for data-based clinical decision tools in space that are accessible to those who may not have medical training.
Companies like BodySite Digital Health are engaging patients through stories and a digital program to make the next steps, say CEO John Cummings and VP Mike Swackhamer.
The government in Pakistan is beginning to understand that technology must be patient-centric, which has been a big challenge to digital health progress in the region, says Dr. Zakiuddin Ahmed, CEO of Digital Care.
There's a potentially large impact school-based telehealth programs can have on children with chronic illnesses.
Healthcare IT News Managing Editor Bill Siwicki reports that CaroMont Regional Medical Center's use of telehealth has helped reduce ER overflow hours from 1,700 to just 148.
A robust web presence and offerings like online scheduling and telehealth are imperatives for health systems looking to stay relevant.
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Nonin Medical made usability and logistics improvements to its pulse oximeter to make it more desirable for the elderly, claim Nonin's Chris Holland and telehealth consultant Mark VanderWerf.
MaryAnne Sterling, EVP of caregiver experience at Livpact, describes the "one-stop shop" for tools and resources for adult children caring for aging parents with Alzheimer's or other chronic conditions.
Adoption of telehealth for mental health services is increasing, highlighting the need for a more cohesive legal and regulatory framework.
The bill has bipartisan support to lift restrictions on Medicare coverage for telehealth.