Telehealth
Dr. John Herman, associate chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, says properly vetted apps and technologies present an opportunity for the underserved to get needed help.
Telehealth is evolving from minor episodic care to managing complex conditions, says Teladoc Health's Dr. Alan Roga.
Investments in social care will reduce the cost of medical care, says Dr. Jacob Reider, CEO of Alliance for Better Health.
The Arizona payer’s use of advanced video technology offers lessons for healthcare provider organizations seeking to improve medication adherence and more.
The results of a new J.D. Power survey suggest that, for the patients standing to gain the most from telehealth, services need to be positioned and explained as a way to reduce costs while maintaining a high level of care.
Democrat Michael Bennet unveiled his telehealth-focused rural plan, which increases resources for IT investments; he also recently introduced a separate Senate bill to boost broadband in underserved areas.
The right tools can enable patients to manage their own healthcare from home, says Konstantin Hyppönen, chief architect at Kanta Services in Finland.
The NHS.UK platform empowers patients by providing, among various functions, an apps library that includes an app that allows users to access their own records, says James Hawkins, director of strategy at NHS Digital.
HIMSS CTIO Steve Wretling discusses new ways data and technology application will improve the future of care.
The digital health pioneer, who currently serves as vice president of connected health at Partners HealthCare, will start a one-year term as president of the ATA next spring.