McKinsey & Company: Patients love telehealth—physicians are not so sure A recent report from McKinsey & Company found that consumers still prefer the convenience of digital engagement and virtual-care options, whereas physicians would prefer returning to in-person care. Two-thirds of physicians and 60 percent of patients said they agreed that virtual health is more convenient [...]
Brookings Institution: 5 building blocks to help achieve greater health equity A recent report published by Brookings Institution highlighted that telehealth could reduce inequities in care because it brings health care services directly to a patient’s home, allowing a more comprehensive understanding of the conditions in which a patient resides. Telehealth can also improve access [...]
Healthcare IT News: Tech can help address the behavioral health crisis, says AMA A new report by the American Medical Association outlines the role digital tools can play in supporting the integrated delivery of behavioral and physical health care. The report noted several solutions that can support and add value to the behavioral health integration model along [...]
mHealth Intelligence: Telehealth Adoption Highest Among Diabetes, GI Care Providers According to a recent survey by Doximity and CareJourney, physicians specializing in endocrinology and gastroenterology had the highest rates of telehealth adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. With regard to physician specialties, the report shows that telehealth adoption rates were highest among those who cared for chronically ill [...]
Patient Engagement HIT: Using Telehealth, Virtual Care for an Enhanced Consumer Experience According to a recent report from McKinsey, telehealth utilization has dropped off since its peak highs after the initial onset of the pandemic. However, consumer access is still 38 times higher than it was before COVID-19. Convenient care, coupled with the potential for lower out-of-pocket [...]
mHealth Intelligence: Telehealth attendance higher than in-person among HIV patients According to a study published in AIDS and behavior, HIV appointments conducted through telehealth resulted in higher attendance rates than those done in-person. During the study period, the attendance rate for telehealth appointments was 78.9 percent, substantially higher than the 61.9 percent for in-person visits. The study also [...]
Healio: Telemedicine increases access to allergy care, but some hurdles remain According to a recent study, pediatric allergy clinics can use telemedicine to increase accessibility, with subsequent in-person visits scheduled for necessary testing. The researchers found lower no show rates which could mean that telemedicine may be more accessible for certain patients for outpatient encounters. However, [...]
mHealth Intelligence: Even Before COVID-19, Telehealth Supported Timely Access to Primary Care A new Emory Healthcare study reveals telehealth helped patients gain more timely access to primary care compared to the barriers associated with in-person office visits. The study results revealed that telephone-enabled care was higher than both video (56.6 percent) and in-person (46.5 percent) appointments. This [...]
Peterson-KFF: Outpatient telehealth use soared early in the COVID-19 pandemic but has since receded A recent brief by Kaiser Family Foundation found services delivered through telehealth may improve access for people with certain conditions. The analysis found that from March through August 2021, eight percent of all outpatient visits were conducted via telehealth, down from [...]
mHealth Intelligence: Remote Monitoring, Telehealth Use Linked to Tighter Blood Pressure Control According to a recent study, telehealth services, combined with remote patient monitoring, helped boost engagement and blood pressure control among stroke survivors living in under-resourced communities. The group that received care through the Telehealth After Stroke Care strategy had higher patient engagement rates, with [...]