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SOC Telemed Expands Behavioral Health Offering with Acquisition of Forefront Telecare

Healthcare IT Today

Company Renamed Access TeleCare. SOC Telemed, the largest national provider of specialty acute care telemedicine, announced its acquisition of Forefront Telecare, a leading virtual behavioral health company serving vulnerable adults nationwide across the care continuum. It’s not just about the technology.

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5 Trends from the American Telemedicine Association Conference 2019

Enzyme Health

Last week, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) held its annual conference in New Orleans. In 2019, several new trends are emerging that set the stage for a new consumer-focused paradigm in healthcare. An asynchronous medical assessment is a recent advancement to traditional telemedicine.

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AristaMD launches combined teleconsult and referral platform

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE LARGER TREND The platform launched specialist tele-consultations early on in the pandemic to prevent delays in care and limit the backlog of specialty care referrals. Telehealth consultations can also help address the physician specialty shortage.

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Telehealth can effectively manage COVID-19 at home, study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A University of Iowa study published this month in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that an at-home telemonitoring program was an effective and sustainable way to manage COVID-19 for patients. THE LARGER TREND.

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Telehealth can be a safe technique in high-risk pregnancies, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A recent study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth can be safe and effective when it comes to managing high-risk pregnancies. THE LARGER TREND.

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The Future of Digital Health – Views from Inside the Industry

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

Matt McCormick with Forefront Telecare tells us that his organization is able to provide a variety of psychiatry services not offered elsewhere because of digital technology. These are all things in play right now that are changing the landscape of the health industry. Mitch Kitrel with BrightMD agrees with forecast mentioned above. “As

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Telehealth can be an effective alternative for seniors, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A wide-ranging study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare this past month found that telehealth can be an effective modality of care for patients over 60, particularly when deployed in the confines of their existing primary care provider. THE LARGER TREND. of the time across the three organizations.