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India prioritising shift to remote care: survey

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Royal Philips has published its latest Future Health Index 2021 report that explores how healthcare leaders are confronting the present challenges of the pandemic and where their current and future priorities lie. THE LARGER TREND.

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Four trends to watch from 2022 Market Overview Technology for Aging

Aging in Place Technology Watch

As the population aged 65+ exceed 54 million, trends emerge. The pace of innovation is accelerating, driven by older adult changing needs, shortage of care workers, investor interest and of course. Here are just four of the trends identified in the 2022 Market Overview, Technology for Aging. .

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First connected health service in Malaysia launched

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Three more services under Connected Care will be rolled out soon: GPConnect - a service that connects GPs and consultant cardiologists on matters of heart-related conditions; ICUConnect - remote monitoring service by ICU nurses for patients at home; and HospitalConnect - post-discharge monitoring service.

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Researchers to facilitate telemedicine for managing chronic illnesses in rural Pakistan

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Data obtained by the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation showed that in the past decade, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and diabetes were among the top 10 causes of death in the country. THE LARGER TREND. At the start of the outbreak, it launched a free telehealth service via WhatsApp.

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Digital health in Africa: hype or hope?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital health in Africa is a rapidly growing field, with the potential to improve access to healthcare and quality of care across the continent. Cost: Digital health technologies can be expensive, which can make them inaccessible to low-income populations.

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Advocate Aurora Enterprises scoops up MobileHelp for RPM, personal emergency response

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

That will allow its providers to create customized RPM plans for personalized care at home – boosting care coordination and helping manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. THE LARGER TREND.

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What to expect in 2021 and beyond? IDC offers 10 healthcare predictions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By 2023, 65% of patients will have accessed care through a digital front door as healthcare providers look for better ways to improve access, engagements, and experiences across all services. THE LARGER TREND. 'Tis