The Role of Video and Audio Communication in Improving Healthcare Access for Rural or Remote Patients
In the age of digital transformation, the ability to harness video and audio communication technologies has revolutionized various sectors, including healthcare. For rural and remote communities, these advancements have become a beacon of hope in addressing health disparities caused by geographical barriers. By leveraging the internet’s power, telehealth – the provision of healthcare remotely via […]
Telehealth Use Up 10.2% Nationally in May
We’ve all witnessed the meteoric growth of telehealth that has seemingly refused to slow since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, backed by recent telehealth tracking data, it seems that telehealth is on another tear—this time telehealth growth has witnessed an uptick of 10.2 % in May, occupying 5.4 % of all medical claim […]
Will Lax COVID-19 Telemedicine Rules Lead to Fraud?
The pandemic has changed many industries, but the field most affected by the coronavirus has been healthcare and medicine. As hospitals scrambled to accommodate the high numbers of emergency room and intensive care unit visits, telehealth grew extremely quickly to complement physical contact with hospitals and doctors. In fact, telemedicine grew so rapidly that The […]
How Telehealth Connectivity Innovation Empowers Us to Live Safer and Fuller Lives
Telehealth has changed how we treat and care for those who have medical maladies and are vulnerable. The latest innovations in this field are enabling people to live safer, fuller lives without the need for constant human supervision. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this abundantly clear; more healthcare facilities than ever before are embracing telemedicine […]
Dogtown Media Supports the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act
Doing the right thing isn’t always easy. But it’s certainly necessary to progress in the correct direction. Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recently introduced the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act. If passed, the legislation would extend the telehealth policies implemented by the US Federal Government during the coronavirus pandemic. This would enable thousands of Americans to […]
Telemedicine Can Help Healthcare Providers Handle COVID-19 — but Outdated Regulations Are in the Way
More than 2 million coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been reported worldwide as of April 15th. With more than 600,000 confirmed cases nationwide, the United States accounts for a whopping 30% of those patients. In this country alone, over 26,000 people have lost their lives to this pandemic. New York City has borne the brunt of […]
Dogtown Media Signs CHI Letter Urging Congress to Approve Telehealth for Coronavirus Crisis
Lawmakers have reached an agreement to provide an emergency funding package of $8.3 billion to aid the United States’ response to the coronavirus crisis. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law last Friday. The funds will go towards treating and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Telehealth capabilities like remote patient monitoring (RPM), voice calls, […]
Telehealth: An Essential Tool in the Fight Against the Coronavirus
Yesterday in Geneva, the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus contagion to be a pandemic. This designation means that the sickness is spreading in numerous countries simultaneously. It’s also a grave acknowledgment that current measures to contain the malady’s spread are not succeeding. As medical organizations mount more efforts to combat the transmission of […]
4 MedTech Trends Changing Healthcare for the Better
Healthcare is undergoing a radical digital transformation. Since it’s a field that affects all of us, it’s important to be aware of the trends that are disrupting this space. Let’s take a look at the 4 MedTech trends changing healthcare for the better in 2019. 1. Wearable Devices While fitness and health apps are nothing […]
How Remote Monitoring Is Saving Lives
3 out of 5 Americans deal with at least one chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, or autoimmune disorders. Normally, patients with chronic diseases need to visit a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility multiple times a month. Doing so becomes complex when you take one other factor into account: 20% of Americans live […]