Telehealth represents the next frontier in medical care, and it's something healthcare providers are already feeling the pressure from their digitally connected patients to provide. How much pressure? According to Logicalis Healthcare Solutions, the healthcare-focused arm of Logicalis US, an international IT solutions and managed services provider, that depends on the generation of patient being served.
While traditional communication channels remain popular among older patients, the next
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CHRISTUS Health Expands Partnership with Wellcentive to Manage Population Health in 4 States
CHRISTUS Health, an international, Catholic, not-for-profit health system has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Wellcentive, which will now deliver solutions and services for value-based care and population health management (PHM) across the majority of its U.S. operations. One of the 10 largest Catholic Health systems in the U.S.
CHRISTUS Health initially contracted with Wellcentive in 2014 to manage risk for its newly launched health plan, enable
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Report: Global Telehealth Market to Reach $34B by 2020
The global telehealth market is expected to be worth US$ 34.27 billion by the end of 2020, with North America being the largest market globally accounting for more than 40% of the global market size. According to a new market research report, 'Global Telemedicine Market - Growth, Trends & Forecasts (2015-2020)', published by Mordor Intelligence, the largest segments of the telemedicine markets are telepathology,teleradiology, teledermatology abd telepsychology.
Telehealth is a broader
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Virtua Selets Teladoc to Offer Telehealth Visits In Southern New Jersey
Dallas-based telehealth provider, Teladoc has been selected by Virtua, the largest health care provider in southern New Jersey, to provide telemedicine services to its employees and residents of the communities it serves. As part of the agreement, board-certified primary care physicians employed by Virtua will join Teladoc’s clinical network, which offers 24/7/365 access to state-licensed, board-certified physicians via phone, internet, secure online video and mobile
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Tyto Care Raises $11M for Home Telehealth Platform
TytoCare Ltd., an emerging Israel-based telehealth company has closed $11 million in Series B funding led by Cambia Health Solutions. Other participants in the round include OrbiMed Advisors, Walgreens, Fosum Pharma and LionBird.
Founded in 2012, Tyto Care's advanced cloud telehealth platform and handheld device allows for accurate remote diagnosis of various types of ailments. Equipped with innovative guidance and navigation technology, the device will allow individuals to perform full
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1DocWay Raises $1.7M to Expand Telepsychiatry Network
1DocWay, Inc., a NYC-based leading telepsychiatry network operator announced that its psychiatry delivery network has treated over 20,000 patients in 11 states during the first half of 2015. To accelerate its growth, 1DocWay has raised $1.7M in its seed round, led by iSeedVC, with participation from Rock Health, Asset Management, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Waterline Ventures and others. 1DocWay has experienced rapid growth in recent months as awareness and demand for psychiatric services have
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Rite Aid, HealthSpot Debut First Network of Telehealth Stations in Ohio
Rite Aid, one of the nation's largest drugstore chains, announced today the opening of HealthSpot's enclosed telemedicine stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio. Through the HealthSpot telehealth station, customers will be able conveniently access a variety of quality healthcare services including pediatric care. The HealthSpot telehealth stations are located inside select Rite Aid pharmacies in Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield.
HealthSpot Station Overview
Through
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Telehealth App Launches Radar Mapping to Help Patients Find Closest Doctor
HealthiestYou, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based telehealth company focused on engagement and utilization has announced the launch of "radar mapping" - a new way for consumers find the closest care facility from their mobile device.
The “radar” feature is the first app of its kind to provide a comprehensive, interactive list of all health options, such as doctors, E.R., urgent care and pharmacy locations, customized to members' health insurance plans. It shows members the providers that are within
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Infographic: Do People Trust Telemedicine?
Telemedicine initiatives may have a promising future within the American healthcare system, and could alleviate the shortage of general practitioners, increase reliable access to basic and preventative care, and reduce overall costs. Despite potential positive outcomes of telemedicine platforms, patients remain dubious about this remote option and the quality of diagnosis made during virtual appointments.
The infographic shown below illustrates the key findings of a recent nationwide study
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75% of Patients Wouldn’t Trust A Diagnosis Via Telemedicine
Approximately 75 percent of patients reported they either would not trust a diagnosis made via telemedicine, or would trust this method less than an in-doctor visit, according to a recent nationwide study conducted by TechnologyAdvice Research. The report reveals that although telemedicine initiatives may have a promising future to increase reliable access to basic and preventative care, patients remain dubious about this remote option and the quality of diagnosis made during virtual
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