telemedicine

For people who see a neurology clinician for the first time, a new study has found that being seen virtually vs. in-person made no difference in how soon they needed more care.

Importance of Security in Tech-Led Healthcare Date: 26 January 2022 Technology has made healthcare more effective than ever and its influence will only become more prominent in the years to come. Tech innovations in medicine will lead to more healthcare solutions, including preventive measures, diagnostics, and treatments. Multiple promising and effective tech-based tools will transform the healt…

Heart failure telemedicine doesn’t seem to be lining up evidence-based care after a recent Stanford Medicine analysis revealed that remotely-managed HF patients received less diagnostic testing and saw serious dips in guideline-directed medical therapy. With the rising popularity of remote patient management in cardiology, Stanford researchers decided to explore telemedicine’s HF impact by tracki…

Picture yourself on a future mission to Mars. You’re floating in zero gravity, tools strapped to your suit, when a crewmate slices open their arm while repairing equipment. On Earth, you’d dial 911. In orbit, you’d radio Houston. But on Mars, help is millions of miles away. The signal takes more than 20 minutes to travel one way, and then another 20 minutes for Mission Control to respond. Nearly …

Brook.ai, a Seattle-based health technology startup that uses AI to help clinical teams to deliver remote care, announced a $28 million Series B round led by UMass Memorial Health and Morningside. Read More

Insightful Psychiatry delivers full-spectrum virtual mental health services across Maryland—including evaluations, therapy, medication management, crisis support, and long-term care—through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. You get access to licensed Maryland psychiatric professionals, flexible scheduling, reduced wait times, and in-home privacy without compromising clinical quality.…

Virtual psychiatric appointments in Florida offer the same expert care as in-person visits, delivered through secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions. Telepsychiatry makes it easier for Floridians to access evaluations, medication management, therapy, and ongoing support without dealing with traffic, weather, or long commutes. Research shows telehealth is just as effective for conditions like depr…

Virtual psychiatric appointments in Washington give you secure, HIPAA-compliant access to licensed providers for evaluations, therapy, and medication management—no matter where you live in the state. Telepsychiatry removes travel and scheduling barriers while delivering the same high-quality, confidential care as in-person visits. It’s a convenient, effective, and fully supported way to maintain …

Researchers in the Divisions of Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine found that the increased availability of telemedicine during the pandemic improved access to endocrinology care for rural patients with type 2 diabetes.

This week our acute telepsychiatry service leaders visited UNC Health Caldwell where they celebrated the one-year anniversary of launching the first virtual inpatient psychiatry unit. This terrific partnership and collaboration between UNC Health Caldwell Jonas Hill Hospital (Alicia Stanislaw and David Lowry), the UNC Health Virtual Care team (Jami Mann, Beth Hunt and Amir Barzin), … Read more Th…

The future of medicine has already arrived, and yet the industry is dragging its feet. Considering all the potential benefits, why hasn’t telehealth caught on yet? I’ve written a lot about telemedicine in recent months. As new services emerge and technologies improve, we’re starting to see glimmers of its potential as a transformative force in […] The post Telemedicine is a Win-Win for Patients a…

The FCC has proposed a $100 million plan to help providers invest in telemedicine technology. Telehealth — a suite of technologies enabling patients to receive quality medical care without leaving their homes — has the potential to transform the American healthcare system, but it has yet to reach widespread adoption. According to a survey by […] The post Telehealth Pilot Program Targets Rural, Lo…

New tech — from virtual reality to telemedicine — is becoming more prevalent at hospitals across the country, pushing the bounds of possibility when it comes to standards of care. In the last few years, we’ve seen a wave of new technology designed to augment our daily experiences with healthcare. Telemedicine and advances in remote […] The post VR, AR, and Telemedicine Adoption is on the Rise at …

A new survey finds that Americans over 65 are open to using telemedicine services. Here’s how healthcare providers can connect with them. Telehealth is a rapidly growing sector in healthcare, and it is gaining popularity among both patients and providers. In a 2017 survey, 75 percent of decision-makers at hospitals, clinics, and other medical organizations […] The post Telehealth Is Making Stride…

As pharmacy chains launch in-store medical clinics, Rite Aid is betting on telehealth. Telemedicine, an internet video technology enabling patients to receive treatment from remote providers, promises significant cost and convenience benefits. Yet so far widespread adoption has been slow to catch on.  Now, a new program from pharmacy chain Rite Aid promises to provide […] The post Rite Aid Expand…

A recent study found that demand for telemedicine services worldwide will double over the next five years. Advances in technology and increased access to these technologies make telemedicine seem like a no-brainer for many practices. Another study suggested that telemedicine could save patients more than $100 per visit on average, and that in many cases, telemedicine offers patients a […] The pos…

Amazon recently ended negotiations with at-home diagnostics company Confer Health, temporarily pausing its ventures into telemedicine. In a year already marked by major shifts in the U.S. healthcare market, a dropped Amazon deal suggests that more changes in the realm of telehealth are on their way. Recent reports reveal that Amazon was in talks with […] The post What Amazon’s Failed Telemedicine…

If you’re unsure about telemedicine, you’re not the only one. The thing is, you’ve probably used telemedicine services without even knowing! It’s essentially healthcare but provided remotely thanks to telecommunications. As a digital marketing agency, you’d probably expect us to recommend adopting telemedicine. But don’t take our word for it. These statistics showcase the benefits of […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes Hi, my name is Avril Mc Tague. I am undertaking a Ph.D. at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland as part of the Multidisciplinary Innovation and Research Advancing Neurological care in a Digital Age (MIRANDA) doctoral award programme. This is funded by the Health Research Board in Ireland. I was one of five symposium communication ambassadors at last year’s international sympos…

Providing healthcare in remote or rural areas is challenging, particularly specialized medicine and surgical procedures. Patients may need to travel long distances just to get to medical facilities and to communicate with caregivers. They may not arrive in time to receive essential information before their medical appointments and may have to return home before they can receive crucial follow-up …