Search Tag: telemedicine
2025 26 Apr
The evolution of urgent care delivery has been significantly shaped by the integration of virtual platforms, particularly in the context of value-based healthcare systems. The Get Care Now (GCN) programme, operated by the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), represents a mature implementation of virtual urgent care (VUC), offering...Read more
2025 17 Mar
The digital transformation of healthcare has introduced new ways of conducting triage, particularly in primary care settings. Nurses in Sweden have increasingly adopted text-based digital triage, replacing traditional telephone consultations. This shift has altered their professional practices, influencing their ability to assess patients, communicate...Read more
2025 17 Mar
The digital transformation of healthcare has introduced new ways of conducting triage, particularly in primary care settings. Nurses in Sweden have increasingly adopted text-based digital triage, replacing traditional telephone consultations. This shift has altered their professional practices, influencing their ability to assess patients, communicate...Read more
2025 17 Mar
The digital transformation of healthcare has introduced new ways of conducting triage, particularly in primary care settings. Nurses in Sweden have increasingly adopted text-based digital triage, replacing traditional telephone consultations. This shift has altered their professional practices, influencing their ability to assess patients, communicate...Read more
2025 26 Feb
ISO 56001 is a new standard for innovation management systems, enabling organisations to enhance innovation performance, manage uncertainty and create value. It integrates seamlessly with existing standards and is suitable for all sectors, including healthcare. By fostering a culture of innovation, it supports the adoption of new technologies like...Read more
2025 26 Feb
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, improving clinical outcomes and optimising operational efficiency. It enables remote patient care, streamlines workflows and reduces healthcare costs. AI also contributes to sustainability by minimising waste and energy consumption. However, realising its full potential requires...Read more
2025 24 Feb
Access to quality healthcare remains a persistent challenge in rural areas, where medical facilities are often scarce and specialised care is hours away. A new initiative led by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) seeks to transform rural healthcare delivery through AI-enhanced mobile clinics. These vehicles, designed as...Read more
2025 24 Feb
Access to quality healthcare remains a persistent challenge in rural areas, where medical facilities are often scarce and specialised care is hours away. A new initiative led by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) seeks to transform rural healthcare delivery through AI-enhanced mobile clinics. These vehicles, designed as...Read more
2025 29 Jan
The rapid advancement of digital technologies is revolutionising healthcare, transforming how care is delivered, accessed and managed. With the global digital health market valued at €229.3 billion ($240.9 billion) in 2023 and projected to grow annually by 21.9% through 2030, innovations such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence and cloud...Read more
2025 29 Jan
Healthcare systems worldwide are under immense pressure to meet the growing demand for essential services. Factors such as rapid urbanisation, industrialisation and the increasing prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases have placed significant strain on already stretched resources. Additionally, a global shortage of healthcare...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Space medicine research has significantly influenced modern healthcare, with many cutting-edge technologies used on Earth originating from space exploration efforts. Innovations such as telemedicine, robotics and miniaturisation have evolved due to the unique demands of space missions. These advancements, originally designed for use in zero-gravity...Read more
2025 09 Jan
Virtual nursing is reshaping the landscape of healthcare, offering transformative possibilities for the profession. Within the next decade, a significant portion of nursing roles may be fully virtual or incorporate remote components. As health systems integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence and telemedicine, virtual nursing...Read more
2025 09 Jan
Virtual nursing is reshaping the landscape of healthcare, offering transformative possibilities for the profession. Within the next decade, a significant portion of nursing roles may be fully virtual or incorporate remote components. As health systems integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence and telemedicine, virtual nursing...Read more
2024 29 Nov
Brazil's digital transformation is rapidly advancing across key sectors such as healthcare and finance, driven by increased connectivity and innovative technologies like AI and cloud computing. While challenges such as infrastructure gaps, healthcare integration, and economic inequality persist, the country has significant opportunities for growth...Read more
2024 18 Nov
Integrating telemedicine with electronic health records (EHR) offers an opportunity to reorganise patient care while modernising healthcare operations. It bridges the gaps between telehealth platforms and traditional EHR systems, ensuring comprehensive data management. The benefits are compelling—improved care delivery, reduced administrative...Read more
2024 04 Nov
At-home cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has emerged as an effective alternative to traditional centre-based programmes, offering comparable or superior results in physical function, mood improvement and quality of life for patients with chronic heart disease. Despite the proven benefits highlighted by ECRI’s recent Clinical Evidence Assessment, the...Read more
2024 16 Sep
As healthcare organisations strive to enhance patient experiences and care delivery, expanding virtual care offers a promising solution. The convergence of advancing technology and shifting patient expectations creates new opportunities for healthcare providers and patients alike. Initially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care models...Read more
2024 31 Aug
In healthcare, a quiet revolution is reshaping how we think about innovation. This change isn’t originating from elite research labs or corporate boardrooms but from the streets, homes, and communities where necessity sparks creativity. By placing the needs of the most vulnerable at the forefront of healthcare innovation, we unlock a wave of creativity...Read more
2024 24 Jul
A new study shows that telemedicine referrals for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) are more effective than in-person emergency department visits for initiating and maintaining medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through outpatient clinics. The findings are published in the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment. This is...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Missed appointments have long been a significant issue in healthcare delivery, adversely affecting the quality of care, leading to treatment delays, increased emergency department visits, poorer health outcomes, and even a higher risk of death. In England, the rate of missed mental health appointments is notably high, at 19.1%. This issue affects...Read more
2024 13 Jun
In a recent meeting of healthcare leaders at the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program in Atlanta, nurse leaders convened to discuss the pivotal role of virtual nursing in overcoming critical workforce shortages in healthcare. The consensus among chief nursing officers (CNOs) and participants was clear: virtual nursing not only expands...Read more
2024 13 Jun
In a recent meeting of healthcare leaders at the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program in Atlanta, nurse leaders convened to discuss the pivotal role of virtual nursing in overcoming critical workforce shortages in healthcare. The consensus among chief nursing officers (CNOs) and participants was clear: virtual nursing not only expands...Read more
2024 30 May
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a significant shift in healthcare delivery, prompting institutions like Geisinger, based in Danville, Pennsylvania, to innovate rapidly. Geisinger responded to the surge in demand for behavioral health services by leveraging telemedicine, particularly crucial for their predominantly rural patient population....Read more
2024 30 May
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a significant shift in healthcare delivery, prompting institutions like Geisinger, based in Danville, Pennsylvania, to innovate rapidly. Geisinger responded to the surge in demand for behavioral health services by leveraging telemedicine, particularly crucial for their predominantly rural patient population....Read more
2024 30 May
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a significant shift in healthcare delivery, prompting institutions like Geisinger, based in Danville, Pennsylvania, to innovate rapidly. Geisinger responded to the surge in demand for behavioral health services by leveraging telemedicine, particularly crucial for their predominantly rural patient population....Read more
2024 30 May
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a significant shift in healthcare delivery, prompting institutions like Geisinger, based in Danville, Pennsylvania, to innovate rapidly. Geisinger responded to the surge in demand for behavioral health services by leveraging telemedicine, particularly crucial for their predominantly rural patient population....Read more
2024 24 May
Healthcare has recently witnessed a monumental shift propelled by the wide-spread adoption and integration of digital technologies. Digital tools and technologies are transforming care delivery to patients and streamlining processes across all care levels and settings. At its core, digital transformation heralds a new era of efficiency, accessibility,...Read more
2024 24 May
Healthcare has recently witnessed a monumental shift propelled by the wide-spread adoption and integration of digital technologies. Digital tools and technologies are transforming care delivery to patients and streamlining processes across all care levels and settings. At its core, digital transformation heralds a new era of efficiency, accessibility,...Read more
2024 24 May
Healthcare has recently witnessed a monumental shift propelled by the wide-spread adoption and integration of digital technologies. Digital tools and technologies are transforming care delivery to patients and streamlining processes across all care levels and settings. At its core, digital transformation heralds a new era of efficiency, accessibility,...Read more
2024 21 May
Emergency medicine is a field of healthcare that treats illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention, including disaster medicine, critical care medicine or emergency medical services, among many other specialisations. Within this context, technology has exerted a substantial influence alongside forward-thinking practices that radically...Read more