Telehealth refers to the use of digital information and communication technologies to deliver health care services and information remotely. This can include a variety of practices such as virtual appointments, remote patient monitoring, and telemedicine, enabling health professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage patient care without requiring an in-person visit. Telehealth can enhance accessibility to healthcare services, particularly in rural or underserved areas, and can improve the efficiency of health care delivery. It encompasses a range of technologies, including video conferencing, mobile health apps, and electronic health records, facilitating communication between patients and providers.
The digital dawn has transformed North American healthcare, with COVID-19 accelerating telemedicine from niche to necessity. Telemedicine adoption surged from 11% in 2019 to 46% as of now, reducing ER…
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UniDoc Health Corp. has acquired the Agnes Connect® software from AMD Telemedicine, enhancing its Neil Connect platform's telehealth capabilities. The acquisition, valued at $175,000, includes Agnes Connect®, a cloud-based platform…
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The landscape of telehealth is evolving, and many rules, once set to expire, have received an important extension. On November 15, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services, alongside…