Telehealth: A post-COVID-19 reality
Telehealth is at its crossroads since its demand surged during the pandemic. The McKinsey report on telehealth and virtual care gives a clear picture of its post-COVID-19 reality.
Senators request telehealth waivers for home healthcare providers
The latest form of the bill will give the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the authority to issue waivers for home healthcare services that get delivered by telehealth in order to replace in-person visits while the country faces a public health emergency.
How to prepare for Telehealth appointments
Telehealth care is a collaborative effort between healthcare professionals and patients. Deriving the best out of each virtual consultation is not only the responsibility of doctors. Patients also have to make a conscious effort and be aware of what they wish to achieve from the visit. So, plan ahead and do it so well that you make the most of your virtual consultations.
Telehealth is here to stay
Telehealth has always been around but we least expected that it would take a pandemic to make more and more people convinced of its utility. According to the recently conducted survey by The Harris Poll, roughly 65% of respondents said they would continue to use telehealth after the pandemic ends.
Is telehealth plan suitable for me?
Telehealth solutions gives easy access to medical professionals with no waiting time before seeing a doctor and the costs for consulting are lower as compared to in-person visit. With the government and the healthcare industry interested in expanding and strengthening the telehealth services.
How telehealth has improved global healthcare?
Telehealth addresses the pain points of patients and provides quick access to healthcare, especially for rural populations, elders, and people with disabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person visits for non-urgent care became a challenge and telehealth provided a quick solution. This has set the path for more improvements and innovations in the field of healthcare.