In 2018, the CDC determined that one in 59 children is diagnosed with ASD in the United States. Often, children with autism and their families live too far away from care and support or cannot access it due to high costs, limited availability, and other circumstances. Telehealth can serve as a wonderful resource for the ASD patient and their family as it can be utilized for diagnosis, therapy/treatment, and caregiver education.
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine
Over the past several months, significant changes surrounding telehealth and its role in healthcare have taken place. Changes include, CMS’ new, more generous reimbursement policies and several state laws spurring the progression of telehealth programs to address the opioid crisis. These changes reflect the greater movement towards telehealth as an affordable option to improve healthcare access and quality of care. To meet the rising demand for telehealth services, federal and state agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations, have expanded their grant funding for telehealth programs.
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, mental health, addiction treatment, substance abuse disorders
In recent years, the use of opioids has skyrocketed, drawing attention from all levels of government across the country. In 2016, the opioid-related overdose deaths reached an all-time high of over 42 thousand, prompting President Trump to declare a public health emergency.[i]
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, substance abuse disorders
In the United States today, there are more than 5.5 million people living with Alzheimer's and other dementia, and the number is continually growing. As the baby boomer generation ages, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) will increase, not only affecting the lives of those living with the disease, but also the lives of caregivers and the healthcare system as a whole. Telehealth has great potential to improve the standard of care for patients living with Alzheimer's disease.
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, clinician engagement, caregiver
In contrast to other fields in healthcare, substance abuse disorder treatment lacks a significant technology component. Telehealth technologies have yet to be implemented on a universal scale in addiction recovery programs. However, studies show that telehealth has the potential to transform and improve the way we rehabilitate substance abuse patients and can help to reduce the number of people impacted by the opioid crisis in the United States.
Topics: disease management, telemedicine, behavioral health, mental health, unique telehealth programs, addiction treatment
Research studies have shown a significant reduction in hospitalizations and use of other acute healthcare services for patients using telehealth. With a high cost of COPD and COPD exacerbation, hospital systems have turned to telehealth to help improve outcomes.
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, chronic disease, COPD
While the use of telehealth is commonly associated with providing support and symptom management to patients with chronic conditions, many of the same benefits of vitals monitoring, symptom evaluation, and on-call support can be applied to the postpartum population.
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, text messaging, communication, postpartum, mental health
Anne Carle, RN, Telehealth Clinical Coordinator at Cornerstone VNA shared with HRS a wonderful patient success story. In her own words, read her story below about caring for George Robinson, a patient who was able to manage COPD with the use of telehealth.
Topics: disease management, telehealth, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, engaging patients, COPD, patient success story
Listen to Ronnie Richards, RN, Clinical Coordinator of Telehealth at Holland Hospital Home Health as she talks about the advantages of telehealth services for people receiving at-home care. This podcast episode was recorded from on-air broadcast with WHTC Radio in Holland.
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, chronic disease, home health
Anne Carle, RN, Telehealth Clinical Coordinator at Cornerstone VNA in Rochester, NH shares a story about a patient who was able to benefit from the seamless communication that telehealth provides. In Carle's own words:
Topics: telehealth, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, patient success story