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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

care innovations

As government agencies like the CMS and VA expanded access to telehealth towards the goal of extending care into rural areas, industry leaders like Care Innovations® announced a series of breakthroughs with exciting implications for the years to come. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.

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Children’s Wisconsin Remotely Monitoring Pediatric Patients via Xealth and Locus Health

Xealth

Integration into the EHR brings the program into clinical workflows, ensuring that care teams have instant access to vital health data. Children recover better at home, and parents with kids in the hospital are stretched thin juggling additional children, plus home and work obligations,” said Kirby Farrell, CEO of Locus Health.

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What is the Future of Virtual Wards?

Lloyd Price

Privacy and security concerns: Virtual wards involve collecting and sharing patient health data electronically, which raises privacy and security concerns. Health equity: There is a risk that virtual wards may widen health inequalities if some patients do not have access to the technology or support they need to participate.

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What is the Future of Virtual Wards for patients, providers and payers?

Lloyd Price

Privacy and security concerns: Virtual wards involve collecting and sharing patient health data electronically, which raises privacy and security concerns. Health equity: There is a risk that virtual wards may widen health inequalities if some patients do not have access to the technology or support they need to participate.

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What are strategic HealthTech acquirers looking for in today's market?

Lloyd Price

Here are some specific areas of focus for strategic HealthTech acquirers in today's market: Digital health: This includes software for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and providing remote care. Telehealth: This refers to the delivery of healthcare services remotely, such as through video conferencing.