With healthcare becoming increasingly complex, electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to facilitate the management and sharing of patient data, save time for healthcare providers, and improve the quality of care delivered. However, not all EHR systems are created equal, and some organizations may not be utilizing their EHRs to their full potential thus […]
The healthcare industry is seeing a shift towards a more personalized and patient-focused approach, and one model to emerge from this growing consumer demand is concierge medicine. This model of healthcare provides patients with a comprehensive and personalized experience from their primary care physician, with a flat membership fee for unlimited access to in-person and […]
Healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing field, with new developments and technologies emerging every year. According to recent statistics, the global healthcare artificial intelligence market is expected to reach $19.25 billion in the next three years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.5% in the next eight years. AI-driven insights […]
In the wake of the global pandemic, the popularity of telehealth skyrocketed. In fact, a study by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) showed a 63-fold increase in Medicare telehealth utilization during the pandemic. While virtual appointments may have alleviated some safety concerns around contracting Covid-19, they also raised new concerns […]
In 1879, the Lancet article made the prognosis that “modern” technology – the telephone – could be used to transform healthcare delivery and reduce unnecessary office visits. Looking back, that prediction was uncannily forward thinking. While telehealth, or telemedicine, is certainly not new, it has experienced explosive growth in more recent years due to […]
What is Telehealth and How Does It Work? During the global pandemic, many schools and businesses pivoted to a virtual environment. What was supposed to be a temporary solution became not only the norm, but a preference for many. The same has proven true in healthcare, for both patients and providers. Virtual healthcare, or telehealth, has gained […]
