Telemedicine is proving its value in extending health services access across the Big Bend, even if Florida lags behind other states in taking advantage of the technology. Telemedicine is helping make healthcare more accessible in rural communities across the United States. Providing services to outlying areas was one of the topics Wednesday at the Health Sciences… [Read More…]
Thanks to a new partnership, people seeking help for health care issues now can have an easier time making treatment decisions—and can reach medical professionals immediately as a result of a new AllyHealth and MDLIVE telecare partnership. AllyHealth, a leader in supplement health benefit plans for employers and other groups, is partnering with MDLIVE, Inc., which… [Read More…]
One of the primary goals of the Affordable Care Act is to achieve the greatest value from the health care resources invested into the system while making lasting improvements in patient outcomes, wellness, and overall health. Telecare can potentially make a valuable difference in achieving this goal, yet widespread adoption is greatly hindered by both… [Read More…]
Organizations everywhere are looking for ways to increase profitability and reduce employee medical costs, especially if they are self-funded. A great way to help reduce medical employee costs is by using options that will decrease the need to see a primary care physician or health care provider for simple health issues like the flu, sore… [Read More…]
You’re probably familiar with Telemedicine, the use of electronic communication to exchange medical information either from patient to physician or between doctors. But did you know Telemedicine is helping to solve healthcare access problems and drive down the cost of care? Telemedicine is capturing a lot of attention from employers recently, and with good reason… [Read More…]
Telemedicine brings back the old-fashioned house call, with a modern twist. As business health costs continue to rise, many are turning to telemedicine as a solution. Many years ago, a family with a sick child could call their doctor, and, in a couple of hours, see him or her at the front curb, emerging with the… [Read More…]
Darren Stanton’s work as a design engineer for a Mississippi-based mechanical engineering firm takes him from his home in Tuscaloosa to jobs all over the Southeastern United States. One Saturday in early April, Stanton was preparing to go to an undeveloped job site in northern Kentucky, where he would spend two weeks away from civilization.Then he… [Read More…]
Have you been hearing about Telemedicine and wondering to yourself, “What is Telemedicine?”. Well, wonder no more! Telemedicine is a new trend taking hold in healthcare that leverages technology to improve the cost, convenience, and efficiency of providing patient care, especially for non-emergency care or chronic conditions. From Wikipedia: “Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order… [Read More…]
