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The Future of Healthcare: Telehealth. Here’s Why You Need to Consider Telemedicine in 2019

Continue Education Journal

Telehealth and Telemedicine Definition. We often hear telehealth and telemedicine used interchangeably, so let’s set the record straight – telehealth is the umbrella term that refers to medical services that healthcare practitioners provide to patients from a distance.

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19Labs and Pro México Indígena Revolutionize Healthcare Access for Indigenous Communities

19 Labs

Over 120 communities in 12 municipalities of two states of Mexico are being served, providing care for members of the Mazahua, Otomi, and Tseltal language groups via state-of-the-art mobile health clinics. Pro México members receiving training on the GALE telemedicine units.

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Black surgical patients used telehealth more often in late 2020

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons sought to take a closer look at the patients who sought surgical consultations in-person and via telemedicine in 2020. "Importantly, telemedicine use patterns continue to evolve during the pandemic. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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The Digital Transformation of Patients – Update from Rock Health and Stanford

Health Populi

But the big growth areas were for live video telemedicine, wearable tech, and digital health tracking. The second chart focuses in on telemedicine adoption by channel, comparing six years of Rock Health’s consumer research.

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Digital Inclusion As Upstream Health Investment

Health Populi

Training the tech support. These bolster, Education, from early childhood through vocational training and higher ed. The team points to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, which maintains a list of organizations providing such training and acts as a clearinghouse for such resources. Connectivity. Applications.

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Digital health in Africa: hype or hope?

Lloyd Price

Governments, private companies, and non-governmental organizations are all working to develop and implement digital health solutions that can improve the health of Africans. ADHI aims to improve access to quality healthcare in Africa by supporting the development and use of digital health technologies.

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Maximizing Patient Outcomes with Remote Care Management

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Greater access to health care services and the ability to communicate with HCPs more easily. Telemedicine, which allows patients to consult with HCPs remotely, can be particularly beneficial for patients in rural areas or for those who have mobility issues, as it eliminates the need for them to travel to see a HCP.