As healthcare systems shift away from fee-for-service models toward value-based care (VBC), medical success is no longer defined by the quantity of clinical procedures performed. Instead, quality of patient outcomes are on the forefront, demanding a more individualized approach to care. Yet implementing VBC poses significant challenges. These include defining and tracking patient outcomes, managing administrative burden,…

The difference between Telehealth and Remote Patient Care on the surface you may think are subtle. However, as soon as you scratch past that surface veneer you find the differences are profound and far reaching. That is because the differences are foundational in nature. The key difference is that telehealth products focus on technology adapted…

Telemedicine is a subset of telehealth that features remote health services for patients with the intention of making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and affordable. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, governments and organizations have heavily increased funding and research for telemedicine. With new advancements in technology, the use of telemedicine naturally grew with it, but several issues…

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.…

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…

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…