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Unique Uses for Telehealth

Clocktree

Most people are familiar with telehealth services offered by their primary care doctor, therapist or other healthcare provider as a convenient alternative to an in-office visit. Telehealth has emerged as a standard, even expected, part of certain healthcare practices. Physical Therapy. Home Health Services.

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COVID-19’s Consumer Health Care Behaviors: Telehealth, Trauma, and Trust, via PwC

Health Populi

Once the pandemic hit, “feeling isolated or lonely” spiked up, followed by access to a safe environment for exercise, too much time on technology, and that limited choice of healthy food. One healthcare flow consumers and clinicians have adopted in the COVID-19 pandemic is telehealth.

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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. The agency also specifies that Facebook Live, Twitch, TikTok, other public-facing video communication "should not be used in the provision of telehealth."

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Health Consumers After COVID-19 – A View from the Consumer Technology Association

Health Populi

The first line is the most dramatic shift, illustrating the use of telehealth or remote medical services used pre-pandemic by 10% of consumers. After the pandemic, consumers rank telehealth use equal to their use of online health services like WebMD, which increased in use only a few percentage points in the pandemic.

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iPads for telehealth can help reduce depression in patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Many clients had never used technology before, and after becoming familiar with how to use video calling were able to connect with family and friends; find groups to participate in for social activities, exercise or hobbies; and learn about topics they found interesting." It uses GrandPads and iPads for hardware.

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Amazon One Medical: the beginning of a text-based TeleHealth revolution?

Lloyd Price

Amazon One Medical could be the beginning of a text-based TeleHealth revolution and here's why: Focus on Messaging: Amazon One Medical emphasises text-based communication with healthcare providers, making it more accessible and convenient for patients. Typically, this approach can meet up to 20% of primary care demand.

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Why CES 2022 Will Be Keynoted by a Health Care Executive

Health Populi

Beyond tracking activity/steps, exercise and weight via digital means, more patients began to track blood pressure with connected cuffs and wrist-worn devices. More consumers looking at buying new homes were also seeking dedicated home office spaces along with space for fitness and exercise at home.