This is the second blog in our 10-part series that covers key strategies to solidify telemedicine as a key pillar of the healthcare delivery system. The first blog on advocating for comprehensive reimbursement policies in telemedicine is available here. The…
This is the first installment of a 10-part blog series that covers key strategies to solidify telemedicine as a key pillar of the healthcare delivery system. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, one thing is clear: access to high-quality…
The landscape of hospital care is undergoing a significant transformation, with telemedicine at the forefront. For all involved in the medical field, understanding and integrating these advancements is crucial to enhancing patient care, operational efficiency and keeping ahead of the…
Hospital night shifts are notorious for staffing shortages, high patient loads and elevated stress levels. Telemedicine offers a game-changing solution, enabling remote access to expert care and streamlining nighttime operations. Let’s explore how telemedicine addresses four key challenges: nighttime risks,…
Telemedicine is shaking up the healthcare world in all the best ways. It’s tackling challenges like access to care, clinician support and community impact with practical, forward-thinking solutions. By making it easier for patients to get the care they need,…
Access to specialty healthcare is a challenge across the United States, but it’s especially critical in rural areas where distances are vast and medical resources are scarce. Goodland Regional Medical Center (GRMC), located in the northwest corner of Kansas, took…
Hospitals are grappling with the challenges posed by patient volume surges, especially in emergency departments (EDs). Whether it’s flu season, staffing shortages or a weather-induced challenge, these surges can lead to dangerous gaps in care, overworked physicians and higher patient…
Hospitals face ongoing difficulties in delivering specialized care for chronic conditions, with new obstacles emerging every quarter. In 2019, US Medicare reported that 5,667 clinically active adult rheumatologists were practicing across the US, yet only 5% of the active doctors…
If the Change Healthcare Breach was any proof, cyberattacks anywhere in the healthcare sector have significant and rippling consequences. Cyberattacks within the industry threaten to compromise patient privacy, care and the overall integrity of internal and external systems. This is…
It is no secret that telemedicine has boomed since 2019. Fair Health research indicates a 4,347% growth in telehealth claims year-over-year in 2020. Another study in 2021 projected a seven-and-a-half-fold growth within telemedicine in the United States. Study after study…