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Telepsychiatry will continue to grow – and become the house call of yesteryear

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

One of the great use cases for telemedicine has proven to be mental health. Rarely does mental health require in-person tests. Telehealth will continue to grow because it fills a void in the mental health space by creating improved access for many individuals who lacked this access previously.

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How RTM is a potential game-changer for improving outcomes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

RTM, which is reimbursable , lets patients connect with their doctors and nurses via care management apps on their smartphones to report non-physiological data, ask questions, watch videos and report outcomes to get better – anytime, day or night. Given that nearly half of adults in the U.S. healthcare system.

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The Benefits of Telemental Health and Building Rapport Virtually

Iris Telehealth

Providing a virtual behavioral health solution for your patients can offer many benefits to your organization. Telehealth provides access to many treatment techniques that translate well to a virtual platform and treat a broad range of speciality mental health conditions. Therapists will also provide homework and worksheets.

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Former Amazon medical officer examines Surgeon General's clinician burnout warning

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Surgeon General’s advisory offers many recommendations that span every stakeholder with influence over the healthcare industry, from health systems to academic and training institutions and governments. Hospitalizations, for example, do not always require the patient to be within a medical facility.

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Why have billion dollar digital health companies struggled since the pandemic?

Lloyd Price

Overall, while health tech unicorns have faced some unique challenges, many companies in the space have continued to make progress in bringing innovative solutions to market and addressing the complex challenges facing the healthcare industry. One of the key benefits of Talkspace is its convenience and accessibility.

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Four technology and aging blog posts from October 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Here are five examples. Isolation has produced an increase in mental health issues, loneliness and depression – and that would be for those who have a good grasp of what is going on – for those in long-term care , for those with dementia, unable to be hugged by family, it is far worse.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Playing a crucial role in hospital-at-home programs, these technologies complement in-home visits and provide patients with a complete range of hospital services, including mental health, nephrology, and case management. When thinking about home care, it’s also worth mentioning how technology really empowers at-home care providers.