Telehealth

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.

Liz Ashall-Payne, co-founder and CEO of ORCHA, says the health apps landscape is growing beyond just wellness management.

Swinburne University’s National eTherapy Centre has partnered with medtech startup Coviu to allow Australians to access quality mental health services through encrypted, real-time text chat sessions.

American Telemedicine Association's "State of the States Report" finds progress, but still sees strategies for states to be incentivized to adopt pro-telehealth policies.

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed 1,417 TB medication doses from 35 unique patients, saved $21,255 in staff time, saved $3,457 in gasoline, and cut 700 hours of driving time.