Telehealth

Also, Tend Health has received funding to deliver the New Zealand government's new digital mental health and addiction service.  

Through the company's virtual platform, the payvider's health plan members with autoimmune conditions receive an individualized care plan, one-on-one video visits with coaches, unlimited patient messaging and access to digital tools as covered services.

The virtual care organization did so with help from Baton Health, which used its credentialing technology platform to scan for licenses across the country and fill in gaps.

Also, the Victorian government has announced over $280 million in funding to make its virtual emergency department permanent.

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.

Funding covers the upcoming 24/7 primary care telehealth, mental and addiction telehealth, and Pharmac's digitalisation. 

Dr. Sipra Laddha, a physician expert in women's health and virtual care, says telehealth and AI can work in tandem to help women – and all patients – who need mental healthcare, even in a time of limited access.

Also, Western Australia has expanded access to its virtual emergency department.

A partnership that aims to provide culturally sensitive care is reducing hospital stays by leveraging digital tools that improve access to treatment, says Renee Broadbent, SoNE Health's chief information officer.

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.