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The Tele-ICU Revolution Is Upon Us: Here’s What to Know

AMD Telemedicine

Telemedicine experienced a boom after the pandemic, with approximately 37% of US adults relying on the service for regular healthcare. Perhaps most critical is the rise of the telemedicine intensive care unit (Tele-ICU, also known as virtual ICU), which uses secure audio and video to provide remote care to critically ill patients.

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Why It's Time to Embrace Telemedicine

eVisit

What’s this new thing called Telemedicine? I t’s more than 40 years old and was developed as a way to use improvements in communication technology to bring quality medical diagnoses and care to individuals in remote parts of the world. For starters, it’s not new!

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HIMSS Insights Special Edition - APAC digital health trendbarometer

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The report includes insights from five healthcare technology experts on common upcoming priorities in digital health, as well as some of the recommended approaches to the adoption of technology. The findings are based on a survey conducted from October to December 2020 from 17 countries.

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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

That said, the last four years have demonstrated to us that patients will ultimately drive the need for advancements that ultimately move us towards adopting more efficient care delivery models and at scale. When thinking about home care, it’s also worth mentioning how technology really empowers at-home care providers.

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Impractical or Inadequate: Is Your Virtual Care Solution Good Enough?

GlobalMed

Acting as an ignition event for virtual care, the COVID-19 pandemic has inducted patients and providers alike into the benefits of evidence-based telemedicine. Cybercrime has been on the rise in healthcare and introducing video tools that aren’t secure or even HIPAA compliant has opened a door to attacks.

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

Lloyd Price

The largest funding rounds in 2018 went to companies working on healthcare technology solutions such as Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, which raised $151 million, and Modernizing Medicine, which raised $231 million. Other areas that received significant investment included telemedicine, digital therapeutics, and health insurance technology.

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What is the Future of Virtual Wards?

Lloyd Price

Staff training and support: Healthcare providers who work in virtual wards may require additional training and support to adapt to remote care models. This can include training on the use of technology and communication skills. It is important to ensure that virtual ward programs are designed with health equity in mind.