Follow along for the latest in Telehealth news, trends, and tips on how to leverage HIPAA compliant video conferencing software and hardware
February 01, 2021
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout the country, an increasing number of healthcare providers are relying on telehealth to keep both staff and patients safe. Using a secure telehealth platform, providers can evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of chronic and acute conditions and assess patients-- all at a safe distance to determine whether additional intervention is required.
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January 25, 2021
Telemedicine offers numerous benefits. In addition to making it possible for providers to see more patients in less time, telehealth services significantly reduce the amount of no shows and last minute cancellations. Despite these and other benefits, many providers still haven’t implemented a telehealth solution. This is unfortunate, as healthcare providers that do not adopt telehealth may find it difficult to attract new patients in the future. Telemedicine is quickly becoming the preferred choice among patients of all ages.
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January 18, 2021
A 2019 study found that 88% of healthcare providers have invested in or are evaluating remote patient monitoring technologies (RPM). The reason - the technology is making a significant impact on both patients and providers. RPM increases the accessibility of patient information, improves quality of care, reduces costs, provides patients reassurance and peace of mind, and improves outcomes for Medicare patients. Using a secure telehealth platform, providers can connect remotely with patients to provide RPM services for a variety of chronic and acute conditions, to monitor medication compliance and conduct necessary follow-ups with patients.
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January 11, 2021
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout much of the country, patients and providers turn to telehealth as a convenient and cost-effective solution for giving and receiving care. A recent report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found an impressive increase in patient utilization of telehealth appointments. While only 9% of patients utilized telehealth services before the pandemic, that number jumped to 51% in the first few months of stay at home orders.
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January 04, 2021
Over the past year, telehealth services have increased in popularity as doctors look for new way to provide care during the coronavirus crisis. In addition to making it possible for providers to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, telehealth software enables patients to receive quality care without having to leave the comfort of their home or office.
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December 29, 2020
Over the past few months, telehealth has provided numerous benefits to both patients and providers. In addition to preventing the spread of disease, telehealth has enabled providers to reach more patients in less time with in-person visits. Using video conferencing software, providers can quickly and efficiently evaluate, diagnose, monitor, and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
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November 23, 2020
Telehealth services reduce operating costs, allow providers to see more patients in less time, and increase access to quality care for those living in rural or remote areas. Providers that offer telehealth services conduct virtual visits from their home or office--neither provider or patient needs to visit a healthcare facility.
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November 09, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, providers and patients around the country have realized the benefits of telehealth services. Using a secure telehealth platform, patients can connect with providers and specialists without stepping foot in a medical facility. This not only helps stop the spread of disease, but it also makes medical care more accessible to patients in rural and remote areas.
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November 02, 2020
Healthcare providers must ensure the protection of personal health information (PHI) at all times. Anytime patients share their name, phone number, address, medical records, lab results, or other personal information, it is up to the provider to make sure no one accesses this data without permission.
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October 26, 2020
Most business decisions start with an online search. Having a website isn’t just important, it’s crucial to the continued success of any organization. While most healthcare providers don’t think this applies to them, nothing could be further from the truth. Moreover, having a HIPAA compliant website with secure access not only allows patients to get acquainted with the practice and maintain a steady stream of referrals, but also enables providers to have streamlined patient communication.
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October 19, 2020
As technology evolves the opportunities for virtual connections expand. This is apparent with the recent increase in teleworking, virtual meet-ups, and telemedicine. For patients and providers, telemedicine offers an easy and secure method for giving and receiving care.
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October 15, 2020
Over the past few years, providers around the country have realized the benefits of telehealth. Using video conferencing software, providers can evaluate, diagnose, and treat a number of conditions. This has proven especially beneficial during the global pandemic. By evaluating patients through telemedicine software, providers can quickly determine if they require additional care or testing. This reduces the number of people in crowded waiting rooms and improves outcomes for patients.
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