Communication is at the Center of Everything in Healthcare.
In healthcare, where lives often hang in the balance, effective communication serves as the foundation of everything. It connects patients with providers, coordinates care among professionals, and shapes the overall quality and safety of treatment. Without clear, timely, and empathetic communication, even the most advanced technologies and skilled clinicians fall short of delivering optimal care.…
Telehealth Has Broken Healthcare Communication
Technology has done a great many things for the world—from computers that augment almost every aspect of our lives to vehicles that no longer rely on fossil fuels. It has transformed our lives in remarkable and often profound ways. But, as with any introduction of new technology, there are always unintended consequences. One of those…
Virtual Care is Best Performed Through an Established Patient-Physician Relationship
Five reasons why doctors need to offer telemedicine in their practice.The traditional doctor visit is at risk. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average number of annual visits to a doctor’s office has declined since 2001-a trend that has only been strengthened by new online services offering virtual care to patients who do not have…