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The role of telehealth. Dr. Soh cautioned that the idea of telehealth should not just be transactional in nature but that care can follow the patient – it is about a community of carers that work with the patient. Rethinking the patient experience. MORE
One in two people over 50 bought a piece of digital technology in the past year. Three in four people over fifty in America now have a smartphone. One-half of 50+ Americans use a tablet, and 17% own wearable tech. MORE
Considering the “poor health” bar in the graph, we can see the opportunity for telehealth and home visits to people who may have mobility and other challenges leaving the home space. MORE
More and more patients are able to take advantage of remote consults and other virtual care options as health systems have begun pursuing telehealth programs in earnest, new HIMSS Media research shows. Focus on Patient Experience. MORE
Patient convenience is now the number one factor when choosing a clinical provider. It’s not that patients don’t prefer the face-to-face visit, but the wait times to make those appointments are on the rise. MORE
The title of the report, “Consumers are on board with virtual health options,” summarizes the bullish outlook for telehealth. ” For a decade or longer, we’ve noted the slow uptake of telehealth and digital health tools among healthcare providers. MORE
Digital Health Tech Empowers Patients. For my own work and world at the intersection of consumers/patients + technology + health, I’m keen to learn how AI can scale that kind of knowledge to the consumer at home for self-care. MORE
While face-to-face visits are still preferred by many, 90% of healthcare organizations polled by HIMSS Media say they're using or piloting remote care services to boost care coordination, manage at-risk patients and broaden pop health efforts MORE
“Every company is a tech company,” Christopher Mimms asserted in the Wall Street Journal in December 2018. Connectivity, artificial intelligence, and automation are now competencies every company must master, Mimms explains. MORE
Will the coronavirus inspire greater adoption of telehealth in the U.S.? Let’s travel to Shanghai, China where, “the covid-19 epidemic has brought millions of new patients online. Q2 – – Some industry observers have called this, “telehealth’s big moment.” MORE
The consulting team assesses both patient experience and care pathways, beyond just the historical role of selling medical devices to health care providers. MORE
Most people over 50 years of age are cautious but open to receiving health care virtually via telehealth platforms, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging from my alma mater, the University of Michigan. We’re in the Field of Dreams moment in telehealth, especially for older people. MORE
Her interview here in HealthLeaders speaks to her vision, recognizing, “It’s just stunning that there’s such a lag between what is possible in telehealth and what is actually happening.”. I’m so keen on telehealth, I’m personally participating in three sessions at #ATA19. MORE
According to Deloitte’s report in Evidence Based Oncology ( The American Journal of Managed Care publication), many organizations are exploring ways to control costs and enhance care quality for oncology patients (e.g. Patient Centered Medical Homes, CMS’ Oncology Care Model). With many different types of cancer and treatment options, each patient embarks on a personal care journey. Oncology patients often experience a long journey. MORE
Philips surveyed health care professionals and consumers living in 15 countries, from North America to Asia, and found that these health systems share one over-arching objective: to provide quality care with improved experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals. MORE
The goal of Health IT is to make the healthcare experience simpler, faster and better, for both patients and providers. The following is a guest article by Molly True, Worldwide Healthcare Marketing for Lenovo Health. MORE
Furthermore, net neutrality is also an important underpinning for fast health care connections that deliver access to telehealth and virtual health channels that can scale care to under-served people, patients, and caregivers. In the U.S., MORE
Providing a great patient experience is slowly shifting from a differentiator to a survival tactic. In a world where reimbursements are tied to patient experience and where online ratings can impact patient volume, practices can’t afford not to focus on experience. MORE
Providers are constantly searching for methods to increase patient engagement and improve the patient experience. When patients are actively engaging with their providers, they are involved in the necessary communication and collaboration it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve health outcomes. Providers who are pursuing high levels of patient satisfaction see their revenue develop rapidly. Telehealth eliminates any travel costs. MORE
AI data and machine learning will further permeate health care — from fertility programs to payors predicting patient members’ health. MORE
In CTA’s 2020 Consumer Tech Forecast launched yesterday at Media Day 1 at CES, Steve Koenig VP of Research, said that, “digital health is an ecosystem of ecosystems.”. MORE
Results from a recent survey suggest that seniors are more comfortable with telehealth than you might think, especially given their techno-phobic reputation. As things stand, when seniors need off-hours care, telehealth consults are hardly the first thing that comes to their mind. MORE
Here’s our trend-weaving of 4 C’s for 2019: costs, consumerism, cyber and care, everywhere… Health care costs will continue to be a mainstream pocketbook issue for patients and caregivers, with consequences for payors, suppliers and ultimately, policymakers. MORE
CMS has announced the expansion of Medicare coverage and payment for telehealth and telemedicine visits. MORE
Yet despite increased use of EHRs by clinicians and smartphones and wireless technology by patients, the fundamental approaches to managing hypertension, diabetes, and chronic lung disease have remained the same for 50 years… The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point. MORE
It means hours spent waiting in a waiting room, surrounded by other patients. Thanks to research and development advancements made by MMJ Technologies, consumers are realizing that all of these areas may only be temporary – and they are demanding a more mobile-centric experience. MORE
We wrote previously about HIPAA enforcement being suspended for telehealth during COVID-19 and more details on how to implement it. Plus, we shared the expansion of Medicare coverage and payment for telehealth. The good news is that HHS released a HIPAA and Telehealth FAQ that addresses some of those […]. However, there were still many questions. MORE
Rock Health analysts expect that wearable tech use will continue to grow with more use cases for remote health monitoring coupled with consumers and patients being incentivized to continue their use. Telehealth adoption also grew from 2017 to 2018. MORE
telehealth savings virtual visits telemedicine best practices benefits of telemedicine Telemedicine telehealth telemedicine saves money hospitals hospital health systemsThe United States spends $3.3 trillion every year on healthcare. MORE
In the four years spanning 2014 to 2018, telehealth usage outside the hospital setting increased by nearly 1,400%. Given these trends, what kinds of telehealth-related headlines made the news last month as we entered the New Year? MORE
Across generations, from younger to older patients, cost, transparency and convenience drive consumer satisfaction, Accenture’s latest health consumer survey found. This is driving choice when patients select which health care system to work with, Brian explained. MORE
Patients in the U.S. Data illustrating that “paradox” is shown in the second chart: while 78% percent of patients told Maestro Health their health care experience is positive, 69% feel they lack control over their patient journey. MORE
The use cases for health care must wrestle with HIPAA and other privacy laws that may be relevant for a particular medical situation or patient population. While 75 million people in the U.S. MORE
Power,” your mind probably imagines reviews of automotive performance, retail shopping experiences, or perhaps even health insurance plan customer service. Those who had a telehealth encounter more likely lived in the Western U.S., With the patient-as-payer in the current U.S. MORE
A “one layered delivery network through which patients can move seamlessly as they age and their needs evolve” will be the new health care platform to meet patients’ demands by 2030, according to a forecast from KPMG’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Institute. MORE
Consider how labyrinthine health care processes are, whether we look at patient “journeys” (a nice word for the Rube Goldbergian experience of being a sick patient in the U.S.) Imagine a hospital closing beds and shifting workflow to virtual care via telehealth channels. MORE
doctors are using digital health tools in patient care, with quickening adoption of telehealth and remote monitoring technology, according to a study from the American Medical Association (AMA). Readings are visible to patients and transmitted to the physician’s office. MORE
Conference kicks off this week, I’m focused on finding digital health innovations that engage people — consumers, caregivers, patients, health citizens all. But will HIPAA protect American patients in this world of AI, Big Data velocity and volume, and persistent social check-ins? MORE
They launched their service first in Hawaii, where long distances and remote island living challenged the supply and demand sides of health care providers and patients alike. Intermountain and Mercy Virtual, too, conduct lots of visits via telehealth means. MORE
Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth. MORE
A new survey has found that physician use of technology to provide telehealth or virtual visits has doubled since its previous study in 2016. This meshes well with other market research suggesting that a healthy cross-section of providers are preparing to get on board. MORE
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Providing a great patient experience is slowly shifting from a differentiator to a survival tactic. In a world where reimbursements are tied to patient experience and where online ratings can impact patient volume, practices can’t afford not to focus on experience.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
More and more patients are able to take advantage of remote consults and other virtual care options as health systems have begun pursuing telehealth programs in earnest, new HIMSS Media research shows. Focus on Patient Experience.
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Ortholive
JANUARY 3, 2020
Patient convenience is now the number one factor when choosing a clinical provider. It’s not that patients don’t prefer the face-to-face visit, but the wait times to make those appointments are on the rise.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
While face-to-face visits are still preferred by many, 90% of healthcare organizations polled by HIMSS Media say they're using or piloting remote care services to boost care coordination, manage at-risk patients and broaden pop health efforts
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 24, 2019
The role of telehealth. Dr. Soh cautioned that the idea of telehealth should not just be transactional in nature but that care can follow the patient – it is about a community of carers that work with the patient. Rethinking the patient experience.
Duane Boise
JULY 31, 2017
It means hours spent waiting in a waiting room, surrounded by other patients. Thanks to research and development advancements made by MMJ Technologies, consumers are realizing that all of these areas may only be temporary – and they are demanding a more mobile-centric experience.
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iSALUS Healthcare
APRIL 9, 2019
Providers are constantly searching for methods to increase patient engagement and improve the patient experience. When patients are actively engaging with their providers, they are involved in the necessary communication and collaboration it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve health outcomes. Providers who are pursuing high levels of patient satisfaction see their revenue develop rapidly. Telehealth eliminates any travel costs.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Most people over 50 years of age are cautious but open to receiving health care virtually via telehealth platforms, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging from my alma mater, the University of Michigan. We’re in the Field of Dreams moment in telehealth, especially for older people.
Health Populi
AUGUST 5, 2019
Power,” your mind probably imagines reviews of automotive performance, retail shopping experiences, or perhaps even health insurance plan customer service. Those who had a telehealth encounter more likely lived in the Western U.S., With the patient-as-payer in the current U.S.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
doctors are using digital health tools in patient care, with quickening adoption of telehealth and remote monitoring technology, according to a study from the American Medical Association (AMA). Readings are visible to patients and transmitted to the physician’s office.
eVisit
JANUARY 31, 2019
telehealth savings virtual visits telemedicine best practices benefits of telemedicine Telemedicine telehealth telemedicine saves money hospitals hospital health systemsThe United States spends $3.3 trillion every year on healthcare.
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Healthcare IT Today
JULY 1, 2019
Results from a recent survey suggest that seniors are more comfortable with telehealth than you might think, especially given their techno-phobic reputation. As things stand, when seniors need off-hours care, telehealth consults are hardly the first thing that comes to their mind.
Health Populi
MARCH 10, 2020
Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 17, 2020
CMS has announced the expansion of Medicare coverage and payment for telehealth and telemedicine visits.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
They launched their service first in Hawaii, where long distances and remote island living challenged the supply and demand sides of health care providers and patients alike. Intermountain and Mercy Virtual, too, conduct lots of visits via telehealth means.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 23, 2020
We wrote previously about HIPAA enforcement being suspended for telehealth during COVID-19 and more details on how to implement it. Plus, we shared the expansion of Medicare coverage and payment for telehealth. The good news is that HHS released a HIPAA and Telehealth FAQ that addresses some of those […]. However, there were still many questions.
Health Populi
JANUARY 6, 2020
In CTA’s 2020 Consumer Tech Forecast launched yesterday at Media Day 1 at CES, Steve Koenig VP of Research, said that, “digital health is an ecosystem of ecosystems.”.
Health Populi
JANUARY 28, 2020
One in two people over 50 bought a piece of digital technology in the past year. Three in four people over fifty in America now have a smartphone. One-half of 50+ Americans use a tablet, and 17% own wearable tech.
Health Populi
JANUARY 5, 2020
AI data and machine learning will further permeate health care — from fertility programs to payors predicting patient members’ health.
Health Populi
JULY 16, 2019
A “one layered delivery network through which patients can move seamlessly as they age and their needs evolve” will be the new health care platform to meet patients’ demands by 2030, according to a forecast from KPMG’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Institute.
Health Populi
MAY 16, 2019
Yet despite increased use of EHRs by clinicians and smartphones and wireless technology by patients, the fundamental approaches to managing hypertension, diabetes, and chronic lung disease have remained the same for 50 years… The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Philips surveyed health care professionals and consumers living in 15 countries, from North America to Asia, and found that these health systems share one over-arching objective: to provide quality care with improved experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Ortholive
FEBRUARY 1, 2020
In the four years spanning 2014 to 2018, telehealth usage outside the hospital setting increased by nearly 1,400%. Given these trends, what kinds of telehealth-related headlines made the news last month as we entered the New Year?
Health Populi
JANUARY 21, 2019
Consider how labyrinthine health care processes are, whether we look at patient “journeys” (a nice word for the Rube Goldbergian experience of being a sick patient in the U.S.) Imagine a hospital closing beds and shifting workflow to virtual care via telehealth channels.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Across generations, from younger to older patients, cost, transparency and convenience drive consumer satisfaction, Accenture’s latest health consumer survey found. This is driving choice when patients select which health care system to work with, Brian explained.
Health Populi
JULY 28, 2019
Patients in the U.S. Data illustrating that “paradox” is shown in the second chart: while 78% percent of patients told Maestro Health their health care experience is positive, 69% feel they lack control over their patient journey.
Health Populi
JUNE 6, 2019
Furthermore, net neutrality is also an important underpinning for fast health care connections that deliver access to telehealth and virtual health channels that can scale care to under-served people, patients, and caregivers. In the U.S.,
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Considering the “poor health” bar in the graph, we can see the opportunity for telehealth and home visits to people who may have mobility and other challenges leaving the home space.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
“Every company is a tech company,” Christopher Mimms asserted in the Wall Street Journal in December 2018. Connectivity, artificial intelligence, and automation are now competencies every company must master, Mimms explains.
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
A new survey has found that physician use of technology to provide telehealth or virtual visits has doubled since its previous study in 2016. This meshes well with other market research suggesting that a healthy cross-section of providers are preparing to get on board.
Consumer eHealth Engagement
JANUARY 15, 2019
According to Deloitte’s report in Evidence Based Oncology ( The American Journal of Managed Care publication), many organizations are exploring ways to control costs and enhance care quality for oncology patients (e.g. Patient Centered Medical Homes, CMS’ Oncology Care Model). With many different types of cancer and treatment options, each patient embarks on a personal care journey. Oncology patients often experience a long journey.
Health Populi
APRIL 14, 2019
Her interview here in HealthLeaders speaks to her vision, recognizing, “It’s just stunning that there’s such a lag between what is possible in telehealth and what is actually happening.”. I’m so keen on telehealth, I’m personally participating in three sessions at #ATA19.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 29, 2019
The use cases for health care must wrestle with HIPAA and other privacy laws that may be relevant for a particular medical situation or patient population. While 75 million people in the U.S.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The goal of Health IT is to make the healthcare experience simpler, faster and better, for both patients and providers. The following is a guest article by Molly True, Worldwide Healthcare Marketing for Lenovo Health.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Conference kicks off this week, I’m focused on finding digital health innovations that engage people — consumers, caregivers, patients, health citizens all. But will HIPAA protect American patients in this world of AI, Big Data velocity and volume, and persistent social check-ins?
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
The title of the report, “Consumers are on board with virtual health options,” summarizes the bullish outlook for telehealth. ” For a decade or longer, we’ve noted the slow uptake of telehealth and digital health tools among healthcare providers.
Health Populi
DECEMBER 25, 2018
Here’s our trend-weaving of 4 C’s for 2019: costs, consumerism, cyber and care, everywhere… Health care costs will continue to be a mainstream pocketbook issue for patients and caregivers, with consequences for payors, suppliers and ultimately, policymakers.
Health Populi
JANUARY 6, 2019
Digital Health Tech Empowers Patients. For my own work and world at the intersection of consumers/patients + technology + health, I’m keen to learn how AI can scale that kind of knowledge to the consumer at home for self-care.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Rock Health analysts expect that wearable tech use will continue to grow with more use cases for remote health monitoring coupled with consumers and patients being incentivized to continue their use. Telehealth adoption also grew from 2017 to 2018.
Health Populi
JANUARY 20, 2019
The consulting team assesses both patient experience and care pathways, beyond just the historical role of selling medical devices to health care providers.
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