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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. It does not require physical contact between caregiver and patient (though seeing a patient's affect in person can be better than via video). Rarely does mental health require in-person tests. Taking vitals is not necessary.

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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.

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When Social Determinants of Health Limit Virtual Care Access

GlobalMed

Technical literacy, such as knowing how to use devices and interact with electronic health record (EHR) portals and video interfaces. These three components are known as digital health readiness – and when it comes to underserved patients, much of their readiness is limited by social determinants of health.

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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. The company's services are available on a subscription basis, with plans starting at $65 per week.

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Telehealth summit debrief: staffing shortages, wider acceptance but expansion barriers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Health systems finally are in a position where the benefit of being able to provide their patients with quality care outweighs any hesitancies around having another doctor or another nurse working with them, especially through a video or voice device. Connectivity is a challenge for some.

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Nursing community collaboration on the European COVID-19 front-lines

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the UK “remote care and telemedicine had to rapidly jumpstart, and many nurses with little experience of telehealth have had to adapt and learn quickly in the last month,” Gregory said and added that the long-term digital agenda had suddenly been implemented due to investment and urgent need. Digital is gaining momentum.

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Weekly Roundup – August 6, 2022

Healthcare IT Today

Colin sat down with Dr. Jan Kimpen of Philips to discuss how the company is working with providers in areas such as rural Australia to increase access to remote care – and reduce hospitalizations and care costs. Read more… Finding a Vital Sign for Mental Health.