Tag: covid-19
MBS review wants to retain first video telehealth consult with specialists
A review committee tasked to advise the Australian government on publicly funded services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule has released its official recommendations on implementing subsidised telehealth services in the country. This comes as…
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Cancer patient safety, satisfaction high with virtual radiation care
By Anuja Vaidya
June 25, 2024 – Radiation oncology treatment provided via telehealth is associated with high patient satisfaction and safety and substantial cost savings, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.
The study assessed Memorial…
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Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Will Expire In December. Congress Needs To Act Swiftly, Experts Say – MedCity News
Before Covid-19, only a small sliver of Medicare beneficiaries could access virtual care. They had to be in a rural setting, not an urban or suburban setting. They also could only use telehealth in…
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Medical Information Protection in Internet Hospital Apps in China: Scale Development and Content Analysis
Background: Hospital apps are increasingly being adopted in many countries, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Web-based hospitals can provide valuable medical services and enhanced accessibility. However, increasing concerns about personal information…
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Three Healthcare Challenges Overcome by Virtual Specialty Care — And Why Employers Should Take Note – MedCity News
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, virtual specialty care has emerged as an entirely new care model poised to revolutionize the way Americans access healthcare. This modernized form of engagement is quickly gaining steam…
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Effectiveness of telehealth versus in-person care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
In this systematic review, we compared the effectiveness of telehealth with in-person care during the pandemic using PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from March 2020 to April 2023….
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Remote Inclusion of Vulnerable Users in mHealth Intervention Design: Retrospective Case Analysis
Background: Mobile health (mHealth) interventions that promote healthy behaviors or mindsets are a promising avenue to reach vulnerable or at-risk groups. In designing such mHealth interventions, authentic representation of intended participants is essential. The…
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Rural hospitals: The forgotten frontier needs advocates for a better model
Access to healthcare services is critical to good health, yet rural residents often encounter barriers to healthcare that limit their ability to obtain the care they need.Similarly, providers serving in rural areas also face…
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HIMSSCast: Advancing FHIR exchange to improve prescribing at the VA
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration set to track COVID-19 vaccine deployment, it needed timely and robust information. Wanting the ability to scale, the FDA turned to next-generation exchange in the Fast Healthcare…
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