Telehealth

There are more and more neurology patients – but the number of neurologists has stagnated. Dr. Robert Bermel explains how telemedicine is becoming more crucial as neurological conditions get more complex.

In-hospital nurses can focus on more critical tasks and direct patient care while virtual nurses handle the routine monitoring and documentation tasks. Patients appreciate more personalized support and the overall hospital experience.

The state's MOTHeRS Project has helped virtually connect high-risk pregnant women in rural areas to OB-GYN, mental health and diabetes care. Dr. Sy Saeed of the North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry Program explains how.

Compared with patients not using virtual care, patients using telehealth for knee replacement rehabilitation recover faster, report significantly less pain, show greater improvements in range of motion – and incur $2,460 less in total care costs.

It improves efficiency too, says Scott Wilson, AVP of HHS enterprise care solutions. Amid labor shortages, health systems can optimize staffing and manage costs through nursing telehealth and hospital at home programs.  

By adding to its suite of digital tools, coaching, therapy and psychiatry services for employers and health plans, Teladoc said it seeks to reinforce its virtual mental health leadership. 

Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, chair of the school's department of health services, policy and practice, discusses the frustrations and promise of telehealth reimbursement and regulation – and describes how the current situation is stifling virtual care innovation.

AI-powered remote monitoring using low-cost, disposable sensors can help VA clinicians spot potential issues and intervene to encourage veteran patients to stay compliant, says Kent Dicks, CEO of Life365.