Telehealth

Health system officials say the remote patient monitoring acquisition will enable more of its patients to "age independently, comfortably and affordably."

The new service offers on-demand access to interpreters via video telehealth.

AI, augmented reality, biomedical sensors and beyond – by mapping out a clear vision now, we can widen our ambitions and improve modernization strategies to better harness the vast potential offered by technology advances.

The $100,000 grant will enable purchase of camera and microphones to help caregivers spot signs of trouble in hospital rooms and intervene when necessary.

The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act would amend HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act to allow employers to offer standalone telehealth service programs – not unlike dental and vision plans – in addition to existing health insurance plans.

 The move is a push by Optum and UHG to advance value-based care and expand into the home healthcare market.

Analyst John Gordon sheds some light on a new study examining virtual care use among Medicare beneficiaries from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, there were 4,024 in-person visits and 6,726 telehealth visits, accounting for 62.57% of visits, demonstrating the need for and impact of the program.

The retail industry with its e-commerce boom has lessons to teach healthcare, says an innovation leader at Teladoc Health.

KSB Hospital VP and CIO Ray Sharp discusses telehealth, cybersecurity training for personnel and how patient data can support clinical decision-making.