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With the Silver Tsunami on its way, telehealth is ready for its moment

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Browse the education sessions scheduled for the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference and expo in New Orleans next month, and you'll notice that many of them are geared toward elderly patients, home-based care and aging in place. " None of that is a coincidence, of course. ATA was founded way back in 1993.

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Weekly Roundup – October 7, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

This problem is only made worse by the silver tsunami of 10K baby boomers aging into Medicare coverage every day. Bonus Features for October 1, 2023: 45 Percent of patients prefer telehealth for minor but urgent issues and much more. We are facing an estimated 900K deficit of registered nurses by the end of this decade.

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