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When is a virtual nurse needed? What are the skills required? What outcomes are hospitals seeing? Lisbeth Votruba, RN, chief clinical officer at AvaSure, explains.
An analysis performed by Chartis and Kythera Labs also shows those between ages 18 to 44 have highest telehealth usage.
Mindstrong's chief clinical officer Dr. Holly Dubois discusses the work of the digital mental health company. She focuses on the role of virtual care and on a special program created to prevent suicide among veterans.
According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, telehealth follow-up was associated with 28.3 more repeat ED visits per 1,000 patients compared with in-person care.
Partner hospitals will be provided with telemedicine support and resources to mobilise critical stroke patients.
Also, Royal Philips has expanded the roll-out of its AR surgical navigation solution to Japan.
The traditional healthcare industry could face pressure from changing trends, including the emergence of Amazon, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens as larger players.
A study published in JAMA Network Open found patients living in census blocks with inadequate broadband speed participated in fewer video visits after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumers can access HealthTap's virtual health services via a TV and a connected camera.
According to the report, higher family incomes, more education, race and Hispanic origin were factors related to increased telemedicine use.