Telehealth in Maternal Care
Telehealth is a broad term that encompasses the delivery of healthcare services through telecommunication technologies, such as videoconferencing, remote monitoring, and online consultations. Telehealth has been an important tool for improving access to care, especially in rural and remote areas, as well as during natural disasters or pandemics. However, telehealth is not limited to those […]
What Is The Future Of Retail Pharmacy? Health Care Leaders Predict It’s Increasingly Digital
The retail pharmacy industry is experiencing a transformation driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. As the healthcare landscape evolves, health care leaders predict that the future of retail pharmacy will be increasingly digital. This shift towards digitization is expected to enhance convenience, improve patient outcomes, and create new opportunities for the delivery of […]
3 Ways Blockchain Can Optimize Health Care Interactions
Blockchain technology has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize various industries. One sector that stands to benefit greatly from blockchain is healthcare. With its unique features like decentralization, immutability, and transparency, blockchain can optimize health care interactions in several ways. In this article, we will explore three key ways […]
How Main Line Health Created A Psychological First Aid Team
Main Line Health is a non-profit health system based in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The health system includes four acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, a home care division, and a network of outpatient centers and physician practices. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Main Line Health created a psychological first aid team to help […]
9 Brutally Honest Quotes From Health Systems And Tech Vendors On Partnering With Each Other
“Partnering with health systems can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it provides us with access to a vast patient population and valuable data. On the other hand, navigating the bureaucratic and slow-moving nature of these organizations can be frustrating and hinder innovation.” – Tech Vendor “Tech vendors often promise us the moon and […]
Care at Home or in the Doctor’s Office — Seniors Have Options
Medicare’s annual enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) is an important time of year during which Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and evaluate whether they want to remain with their current plan or switch to a new one that is a better fit for their health care needs. If you are interested […]
Helping Manage The Cost of Asthma And COPD Inhalers
With the intense summer heat and horrible air quality, some people across the California Central Valley and other areas of the country are finding it difficult to breathe. When this happens, they quickly turn to their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inhalers. Greater use of these devices means more refills are needed.For many […]
Expanded Health Insurance Options Increase Choices for Cancer Care
United Health care and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) announced a new multi-year agreement that will expand health care options and accessibility for many cancer patients at all four hospitals in the CTCA network. The new agreement, effective July 1, 2009, provides United Health care Options PPO customers access to more than 330 physicians […]
How One Simple Technology Solution Protects Patients’ End-Of-Life Decisions
End-of-life care is an essential aspect of healthcare that is often overlooked. Patients at the end of their lives should have the right to make decisions about their care and treatment, and these decisions should be respected and upheld by healthcare providers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and patients’ end-of-life decisions can be […]
Three Tips to Beat Indigestion
Everyone has experienced it – a feeling of premature fullness during a meal, an uncomfortable fullness after a meal, or a burning or pain in the upper abdomen. Indigestion, also called dyspepsia, can afflict anyone, no matter their age. Some people experience it every once in a while; others experience it every day. While indigestion […]