Patient-centric design is more than a nice-to-have in telemedicine – it’s a must-have. See how three key elements of service design can make telehealth platforms more usable. When was the last time you deleted an under-performing app or clicked off a webpage because you couldn’t do what you wanted to? Frustrating, right? Now imagine trying to use a vital piece of telemedical equipment to connect to your doctor and having that same experience. How high...
Without a doubt, technology has revolutionized the healthcare industry. It has brought forth new tests and more effective treatments, often with higher success rates and reduced treatment times. Some technologies have the potential to free up doctors and nurses so they can focus on patient care instead of bureaucracy. One example is how electronic health records have streamlined records management. However, technology has also introduced new challenges and concerns for medical practices. Here are 4...
Like every other industry, the healthcare sector also has its own specific and specialized systems by using which it can operate efficiently. One such system is the CRM, commonly known as customer relationship management system that helps in maintaining multiple data sources. What is a CRM? A CRM is a system that helps an organization in managing various data sources. It is the system that will assist and aid in your everyday customer management. It...
Star recently published a report identifying the 12 telehealth trends that are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Below, we’ve summarized what anyone in healthcare needs to know about the state of telehealth. Telehealth services have been a hot topic in the healthcare field for a while now, but COVID-19 has really pushed it into the public consciousness. Suddenly, a health service that lets people interact with medical professionals from home sounds like a great idea. But...
From giving us an easy way to manage our schedules, to transforming the way that we communicate each day, technology has changed the world that we live in. However, the age of digital transformation doesn’t just have benefits to offer modern consumers. Innovators are also beginning to explore ways that technology can make life easier for healthcare professionals too. Nurses are some of the most overworked people in the world today, constantly rushing to look...
The internet is not used to stay connected to love ones and to maintain your online social life. Today, it has become an extremely efficient way to get professional help of all kinds. As the numbers of stress, depression and other forms of psychological problems is increasing, the internet has provided an excellent and efficient solution in the form of Online Counselling. Leading psychology centres, such as Cadabam’s in Bengaluru are prominent and reliable for...
A wristwatch in recent years has become somewhat old-fashioned and particularly with everyone owning a mobile phone, but smartwatches have created a resurgence for watches. Not only can a smartwatch tell the time, but it can tell you how many steps you’re taking but also your heart rate. Smartwatches have become popular among elderly people too, and although they haven’t grown up with technology, wearable technology is helping healthcare professionals better understand health problems faced...
By Jon Tornetta, PMP (Founder of meddkit.com) If your EHR does not come with a telehealth option, fear not. Meddkit has compiled a list of the best standalone telehealth platforms. From that list, we have picked our favorite three telehealth vendors for private practices. Meddkit also created a report of the top telehealth platforms for private practices, which you can download here. There are dozens of independent telehealth products well-suited for private practices. Expect to...
Designed to provide interoperable data for healthcare systems, FHIR interoperability leader 1upHealth has developed a system that connects providers and patients from over 10,000 healthcare facilities, bridging the gap between patient data and provider needs. One of the biggest issues in the medical community is the fact that patient data has been isolated in various Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. As a result, healthcare providers struggle to access patient data, leading to a less than...
With stay-at-home orders and dental clinics closures, 35% of people say they’ve already missed a dental appointment due to the pandemic. With telemedicine adoption in hyper-drive – telehealth visits surged 50% and virtual health interactions are on pace to exceed one billion by the end of 2020. Teledentistry is being thrust into the spotlight, emerging not only as a solution during the era of social distancing, but also as a growing health trend. To learn...
