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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Chronically ill patients may not always require visiting the hospital frequently if their follow-ups and routine checkups can be managed remotely. Given today’s technological advancement in healthcare, most follow-ups can be well managed remotely. Infrastructure to manage chronic diseases remotely.

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Five technologies for older adults November 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

November – the month for giving thanks -- remotely. In November, a long report (the third of 2020 ) called The Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults was published, the result of 30 interviews with executives from organizations large and very small. It was a strange Thanksgiving for many – staying (stuck?)

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For instance, the coronavirus response has made clear the value of online and video-consultations in primary care, and we have seen a remarkable expansion of digital platforms. million face-to-face consultations a day to the majority being carried out remotely.

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Nursing community collaboration on the European COVID-19 front-lines

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Focus on the benefits of digital technology for nurses and patients, with continuity of care ensured through remote consultations. Region Tag: Europe/UK Custom Tags: COVID-19 Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Nursing community collaboration on the European COVID-19 front-lines Featured Decision Content:

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Has telehealth hit the high watermark?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Technology firms such as Teladoc, Amwell, and Doctor on Demand which offer real-time video consulting and telehealth platforms have rushed to capitalize on unprecedented opportunities. The question of reimbursements also impacts another high-growth area in telehealth, namely remote patient monitoring. Following the money.

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COVID-19: a technologist’s tale

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Staying at home has meant that many people were driven to use remote services. During this period we have seen lots of great initiatives to digitise the consultation process, this isn’t anything new but it’s certainly been accelerated with the NHS in England reporting record levels of online consultation.

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Riding the digital wave through COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Layla McCay As the first wave of infections arrived, we saw near-instant digital innovation that might otherwise have taken years: the rapid roll-out of remote working platforms, shared care record projects, electronic patient record configurations, and virtual clinics and consultations.