Author: David Ryan, GM Health and Life Sciences Business, Intel  In the wake of COVID-19, all industries have had to adjust the way they operate. Nowhere is this more evident than in healthcare, where doctors and other clinicians have turned to emerging technology solutions in order to keep up with growing demand for services and keep patients safe. In the months since COVID-19’s emergence, health systems have introduced machine learning tools that can quickly scan CT and X-ray models for the presence of COVID-19 in lungs and stood-up virtual ICUs to monitor and manage patients, for examp ..read more

Both providers and consumers are being forced to rapidly adapt to telehealth due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many hospitals are seeing over 300% growth in telehealth visits, with some having surpassed their normal telehealth visits by 10,000%. The success of telehealth that has resulted from the pandemic will likely turn this short-term solution into a long-term option, positioning hospitals to deliver care through telehealth more frequently moving forward. Telehealth is here to stay, but periodic upgrades and expansions to your telehealth program can be a big expense. The cost of upgrad ..read more

Author: Mary Edwards, president of the Healthcare Provider business for NTT DATA Services Not so long ago, healthcare providers set their course to a steady future, equipped with well-thought-through roadmaps, depicting a clear path toward better patient experiences and outcomes.   Capital, talent, and technology constraints had them, more or less, in the no-passing zone.  Progress was somewhat steady — but slow.  Adoption of virtual care — a focus point of these roadmaps — was stalled in the low single digits ..read more

Today’s employers are inundated with the burning questions they battle within: How do I keep my employees and their families safe? How do I keep my business afloat without risking the health of my team? What can I do to make it possible for my business to survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Those questions were no different when Hamilton Health Box (HHB), an onsite primary and urgent care microclinic operator for small employers, was approached by Houston restaurateur Levi Goode, chef/owner of Goode Company, a Houston restaurant BBQ legacy. HHB quickly jumped into action, pulling together a compreh ..read more

Combined Company Enables Providers to Build Comprehensive Telemedicine Strategies  Purchase, NY, July 1, 2020 – Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Santa Barbara, Calif.-area based InTouch Health. With the integration of InTouch Health’s innovative telehealth capabilities linking providers to one another in complex medical environments, Teladoc Health will connect the care experience across in-patient, outpatient and home care settings, ensuring greater access to high-quality care and better health ..read more

Telehealth Can Increase Access to Treatment for Those Suffering From Opioid Use Disorder The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on much of the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, around 128 people die every day from overdosing on opioids. Opioids are often prescribed to those suffering from chronic pain, but many drugs come with addictive properties that can lead to abuse and even overdose. The epidemic has led to new restrictions for providers who want to prescribe this medication. They need to comply with certain health and safety regulations when prescrib ..read more

How Telehealth Can Improve Outcomes for Cardiovascular Patients Heart disease remains the number one cause of death throughout the United States. One in every four deaths is attributed to cardiovascular disease, costing the U.S. around $219 billion every year. Many seniors and chronically ill patients will need around-the-clock cardiovascular care services in the years to come. However, many rural areas lack access to specialty care services, including cardiology. Chronically ill patients may also have trouble traveling to and from the cardiologist’s office. Fortunately, telehealth can help pr ..read more

How the Coronavirus Has Changed the Healthcare Industry for the Better Demand for telehealth services is skyrocketing across the country as more providers and their patients look for ways to limit in-person care. Since the novel coronavirus is considered extremely contagious, patients are being asked to stay at home as much as possible when seeking non-urgent care. This prevents the spread of disease, so patients don’t have to worry about getting infected with the virus in the waiting room, in the doctor’s office, or even on public transportation. Providers are also reducing their risk of expo ..read more

Increase Efficiency and See More Patients with Telemedicine Demand for healthcare services is skyrocketing across the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the healthcare industry will grow at a rate of 14% through 2028, bringing on around 1.9 million additional employees. As the general population continues to age and older generations continue to retire, health facilities will need to find ways to scale their operations with growing patient demand. The U.S. population is also growing by around 25 million people each decade, increasing the need for all types of healthcare ..read more

How Neonatal Telehealth Can Reduce Costs and Benefit Mother and Child Giving birth can be extremely stressful for some mothers, especially when they lack access to neonatal care. According to recent statistics, around 10% of babies born in the United States are considered preterm. 8.6% of all babies have a low birthweight, 20% of all infant deaths are due to a birth defect, and around 14.5% of all mothers do not receive any neonatal care. Many birthing facilities do not have access to on-site neonatal care. If the infant needs urgent medical care, providers may have to wait for a transport tea ..read more