How Telemedicine is Being Used to Improve Patient Outcomes
Study after study shows that patients want the option to see their doctor via video. But decisions about how to administer healthcare can’t be based on surveys alone. Every channel of healthcare delivery must meet a certain standard of care before it can be adopted. That means there are two core questions about telemedicine that … Read More
Patients Are Demanding Telehealth from Primary Care Providers
If you have been on the fence about whether to add telemedicine to your primary care practice, here’s a new survey that might push you off it. According to new data by American Well, one in five consumers would be willing to switch providers if another practice offered telemedicine. “Consumers are clearly interested in more … Read More
Infographic: The ROI of Telemedicine Programs
A lot of factors are involved when it comes to selecting a telemedicine program for your practice. With a variety of choices on the market, deciding which software to use can often be overwhelming. Besides understanding telemedicine rules and regulations, practices must also look for a solution with ease of use, security, and seamless integrations … Read More
Veterinarians Association Searching for Telemedicine Input
Telemedicine is not a new thing in veterinary medicine. By its broad definition, whenever a general practitioner vet emails diagnostic images to a radiologist for a consultation, or a large animal doc transmits a medical record to his office from the field where he did the exam, that’s telemedicine. But not surprisingly, these days it … Read More
2017 – The Year of Telemedicine
Whenever new technologies get introduced, it takes some time to gain traction before they become mainstream or even ubiquitous. Telemedicine has been in use in one way or another almost since the telephone was invented. It just makes sense that medical professionals would use telecommunications as a way to treat patients at a distance. But … Read More
It’s Time to Embrace Telemedicine - Doctor’s Orders
Team Member Insight: A real patient’s hesitation with telemedicine adoption While traveling home last weekend to see my mother, I spotted someone on the plane researching “How to be healthy.” When you think of aspects of healthy living, items your doctor might prescribe are eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising. Yet, I doubt you … Read More
#KareoChat Recap: Understanding the ROI of Digital Health Programs
Another great #KareoChat as usual! Take a look at this recap and what participants thought of ROI in digital health programs. [View the story “#Kareochat Recap: Understanding the ROI of Digital Health Programs” on Storify]
Treating Addictions with Telemedicine
Telemedicine has the potential to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered across the entire landscape. There are advantages for patients and providers alike in every specialty from family practice to dermatology and elder care. When it comes to the treatment of addiction, telemedicine is ideally suited to support providers and patients working to make significant life-saving … Read More
Top 5 Telemedicine Blog Posts of 2016
As we reflect on the past year, it seems as if 2016 has gone by in the blink of an eye. During 2016, a lot has taken place in the healthcare industry, and more specifically, telemedicine adoption. There seems to be an increasing focus on patient satisfaction and convenience. Providers are now demanding telemedicine solutions … Read More
2016 Telehealth Quote Roundup
As 2016 draws to a close, we thought it would be a good time to look back on the year and pull together some of the most interesting, intriguing and informative quotes from experts, physicians and others in the know about telemedicine. On Effectiveness “The evidence supporting the role of telemedicine is strong. Studies have shown … Read More
