Tag: telemedicine
Fear of COVID-19 Keeps Patients From Seeking Medical Care
A new survey finds that fear of COVID-19 has kept people from seeking medical care, including people with chronic conditions.
Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar
Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update.
Chronic Wounds: How Self-care Can Help Speed Healing
Optimal self-care for patients with chronic wounds includes dressing changes, good nutrition, and recognizing warning signs of infection.
New Long-Term Care Benefits Added to Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare's coverage of long-term care is limited, but new benefits added to some Medicare Advantage plans will help more seniors to continue to live at home
Doximity’s New Telehealth Application Makes It Easy to Connect
Dialer Video is Doximity's new telehealth feature that allows doctors to connect with their patients on their own cell phones with the click of a button.
Telehealth Project to Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients During COVID Crisis
A telehealth project to improve treatment for patients at highest risk for stroke has been launched by PPAHS and supported by a BMS-Pfizer Alliance Grant
Ria Health: Rehab for Alcohol Abuse Disorder on Your Phone
Ria Health is a digital health startup that combines objective data with medication to help people with alcohol abuse disorder reach their goals for treatment.
Teledentistry Makes It Possible to Straighten Your Teeth from Home
Teledentistry is being used to straighten teeth at home. For certain patients, it is a less costly, more convenient alternative to traditional orthodontia.
Physician Innovators: Empowered to Change Healthcare
Physician innovators empowered to solve problems are key to meaningful change in healthcare. They understand the issues because they deal with them everyday.
How Virtual Reality is Improving Care for Mental Health Disorders
The use of virtual reality in mental health care is growing. It offers new ways to approach both diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders.
Why Telemedicine IS the Future of Healthcare
The many benefits of telemedicine, such as improved access and patient satisfaction, far outweigh the downsides which are, for the most part, correctable.
Why Innovative Employers Invest in Worksite Healthcare
Worksite healthcare can help employees be healthier, more productive, and are more present on the job. It can also help lower healthcare costs.