Patient Engagement

Virtual care and digital health tools can play a pivotal role – in both urban and rural areas – when natural disasters strike. 

Health Cluster Portugal’s cataract surgery initiative has been recognised for its innovation. 

In a recent study, pediatric clinicians referenced patient demand as the number-one factor driving increased use of telemedicine.

The product reportedly incorporates lessons learned from the company's initial offering, which ran into high-profile hurdles.

The prototype has cameras and a display screen as well as a waterproof box that can deliver medical supplies or collect tests.

The investment is intended to ease backlog of patients seeking outpatient appointments.

Also, new UK National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care announced. 

With its promise of virtual care in all 50 states, this is the first time a big tech firm will be directly in the healthcare services business. Will it be another failed experiment, or the breakthrough we've been waiting for?

Survey data shows patients, their families and friends are happy with the simple mobile app, which has boosted the Florida health system's OAS CAHPS scores.

In another reminder of the ongoing digital divide, the report shows that providers and policymakers need to think about health equity and help make sure virtual care works for everyone.