Telehealth

Cheryl Dalton-Norman, RN, says this virtual care approach can boost access and increase patient satisfaction, while achieving economies of scale and alleviating physician burnout.

With the upgraded telehealth and digital care platform, Rush University's health system says it aims to bring more patients convenient, around-the-clock access to quality care, regardless of geographic location.

Real-time decision support demands an IT network that can handle the volume and velocity of clinical data, while maintaining trust and reliability so clinicians can act on AI recommendations.

Makati City has invested over $60 million to launch an integrated 24/7 digital healthcare system. 

They will provide access to virtual consults for non-urgent conditions. 

"When we think of virtual care as an extension of a continuous relationship rather than a transaction, we unlock its true potential for the kids who need it most," says Dr. Patricia Hayes, chief medical officer at Imagine Pediatrics.

Taking a patient history upfront via telemedicine has been very fruitful for the high-demand specialty provider. By combining history via virtual care with a then more limited in-person visit, care can be delivered more efficiently – and more patients can be seen.

An extension for Oracle electronic health record users connects mobile, home and rural care providers to patient EHR data, regardless of network connectivity, to improve health data interoperability and patient care.

Also, New Zealand's Healthline is introducing a new GP booking capability.