telehealth
Telemedicine and the different care paradigm it enables help nurses minimize stress and the burnout it can cause, says Laura Jonsson, a nurse practitioner and Matrix Medical Network's chief clinical officer.
HIMSS Media editors sit down with Wheel CEO Michelle Davey to talk about virtual care, COVID-19, burnout, and more.
Telehealth Connection TV: Virtual care tools enable providers at Northwell Health to connect with senior patients in their homes, says Dr. Karen Abrashkin, medical director of the healthcare provider's House Calls program.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Hoffman, chief medical information officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital, says the explosion of telehealth, videoconferencing and digital tools generally has been essential during COVID-19.
While the virtual care company maintains its momentum through the pandemic and Livongo merger, it also reported higher-than-expected losses during the quarter.
An annual review of state and federal laws regarding behavioral or mental health telemedicine highlights increased interest in the modality from policymakers and regulators.
The most common distractions were surfing the web, checking email or texting, with more than 24% of respondents admitting being distracted by these.
The primary care provider is also looking to expand into virtual physical therapy in the coming year.
Telehealth Connection TV: Dr. Danielle Hairston, psychiatry residency training director at Howard University College of Medicine, says virtual care isn't perfect, but its accessibility is an advantage.
To support health equity, Congress must expand access to telehealth, explains Terri Ripley, chair of the HIMSS Public Policy Committee.