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Going Digital for Health Is a New-Normal for Consumers

Health Populi

consumers, including Seniors, found in the 2018 digital health consumer survey from Deloitte. But the tagline begs the supply side question: “Can the health care system deliver? Deloitte defines “virtual health” as enabling continuous, connected care via digital and telecommunication technologies.

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CONNECT for Health Act reintroduced, would expand telehealth access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

And although they've leveled off somewhat as patients have begun to feel safer returning to in-person care, one thing is clear: Virtual care is here to stay. "We now call on Congress to make permanent the flexibilities that have supported the use of evidence-based connected care to improve healthcare quality, access and value."

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What will it take for HCPs to embrace the Digital Health Journey?

Digital Health Today

To avoid confusion, let's look at the definitions of the relevant terms more closely: Definitions. ‘Digital tools' refer to any software embedded in a mobile application, a web platform (website) or a connected device (eg. PWC Article: Digital therapeutics and connected care reshape the life sciences industry.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a survey based in the US, patients that experienced telehealth visits highly rated this type of healthcare (recommendations: > 80%) 5,6 , stating it was beneficial for their mental health as well. In a cross-sectional survey, 52.5% In a survey among telehealth patients in the UK conducted by Dhahri et al., ” 27.

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Telemedicine Reimbursement

American Well

The Alliance for Connected Care concludes that a telehealth visit for acute care represents $126 in savings over an in-person visit. This definition is in line with the model policy of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), which represents the 70 state medical and osteopathic regulatory boards.

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Telemedicine Reimbursement

American Well

The Alliance for Connected Care concludes that a telehealth visit for acute care represents $126 in savings over an in-person visit. This definition is in line with the model policy of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), which represents the 70 state medical and osteopathic regulatory boards.