Featured Telehealth Articles

81. 3 Technologies That Integrate And Support Value-Based Transitions 2/8/2016

    A new category of tools is gaining traction as providers transition to value-based care in 2016. They integrate into existing platforms, prevent IT restructure, and make EMR and patient portal data easier to access and use in care delivery.

82. Despite Benefits, Few PCPs Use Telehealth 2/5/2016

    The majority of family physicians see the benefits to telehealth, yet few actually use the technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

83. A Road Map To Accelerating Health IT Value And Innovation 2/5/2016

    Health IT is in a state of constant evolution, and it often seems that, for every problem solved, another is created. That’s why it’s vital we stop to assess where the industry stands from time to time, as well as look to the future to determine the best course to take to achieve our collective goals.

84. Tele-ICU Tools Must-Have For Nurses 1/20/2016

    Three of four nurses surveyed said the use of tele-ICU tools improved care and helped them do their jobs more effectively. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

85. Patients More Likely To Choose Email When An Office Visit Will Cost Them 1/14/2016

    Patients who are responsible for out-of-pocket medical costs are more likely to choose to email their physician rather than spend money on an office visit. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

86. HIT Critical To Meet Federal Standards 1/7/2016

    Meeting current federal regulations would be impossible without the help of health technology, according to a study from IDC Health Insights. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

87. More Than 200 Telemedicine Laws Introduced Last Year 1/6/2016

    As telemedicine makes its way mainstream, legislation must keep pace. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

88. How To Work With A Tele-ICU Partner: Optimizing Clinical, Operational, And Financial Outcomes 1/5/2016

    Hospital intensive care units (ICUs) represent a microcosm of the interesting challenges present in today’s healthcare ecosystem — balancing the increasing demand for healthcare services with the increasing costs of those services. As baby boomers age, there is a large and growing population that requires critical care; however, the resources available to treat them — physicians trained in critical care, or intensivists — are increasingly spread thin. While ICUs represent approximately 10 percent of hospital beds, they account for nearly 30 percent of its costs. Consequently, an ICU’s ability to treat patients not only effectively, but efficiently, is intricately tied to the hospital’s overall performance. By Lou Silverman, CEO, Advanced ICU Care

89. $4.3 Billion Invested In Digital HIT In 2015 1/5/2016

    While the number of venture capital-funded deals dropped, the average amount rose. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

90. What’s Holding Back Telehealth? 1/5/2016

    A National Conference of State Legislators reports finds barriers to telehealth are numerous, but the can be overcome when addressed correctly. By Katie Wike, contributing writer