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Telehealth can be an effective alternative for seniors, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A wide-ranging study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare this past month found that telehealth can be an effective modality of care for patients over 60, particularly when deployed in the confines of their existing primary care provider. of the time across the three organizations. ON THE RECORD.

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5 Trends from the American Telemedicine Association Conference 2019

Enzyme Health

In 2019, several new trends are emerging that set the stage for a new consumer-focused paradigm in healthcare. 2019 feels like the tipping point where the notion of “patient experience” is being supplanted by the “consumer experience.” Here are the biggest takeaways we learned at this year’s conference.

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Portugal showcases national telehealth plan with patients at the center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The plan was launched in early November 2019 by the Shared Services of the Portuguese Ministry of Health (SPMS) to advance telehealth, by elaborating on a ­current vision of the field in the country and defining strategic axes for the 2019-2022 term. Many of these services are also available online and more than 1.87

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Gen Z and Millennials: What They Want from Healthcare

MeMD

A 2019 survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) showed 91% of Gen Z survey respondents reported a physical or emotional symptom due to stress and mental illness in the prior year. Virtual Primary Care Leads to Better Health. Gen Z is the most depressed generation in the U.S. –