telehealth

• 9 January, 2025
• blog

In 2016, a paper in the Yearbook of Medical Informatics — Electronic Health Records: Then, Now, and in the Future — noted that although, over the previous 25 years, computer hardware had become "more affordable, powerful, and compact," many of the early expectations for the EHR had still not been realized.

• 15 February, 2024
• blog

The global pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of telemedicine in healthcare. It has brought healthcare services to the comfort and safety of people's homes while offering quality care. Proper documentation is the backbone of effective healthcare delivery. It ensures continuity and quality of care, allowing healthcare professionals to track a patient's health journey. As telemedicine grows, the sheer volume of patient interactions can make maintaining that documentation an uphill battle. Given the digital nature of telemedicine, maintaining documentation can become overwhelming for healthcare providers who already have their hands full.

• 26 March, 2020
• blog

As the number of cases of coronavirus continues to climb throughout the U.S. and the world, so too does the number of physicians and patients using telehealth solutions. For many healthcare visits — including primary and specialty care, follow-up visits, and quick check-in appointments — telehealth is proving to be an effective tool in promoting quality care during a time of crisis.