Telemedicine: Value, real-life applications and keeping it simple, stupid
On the last day of the ATA conference, three panelists explored the value in telemedicine and why it's key to apply the KISS (keep it simple, stupid) principle.
Panelists at ATA discuss why there’s “a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”
One of the panels at ATA this year focused on female leadership in the healthcare and telehealth fields. We've come a long way, but we've got a long way to go.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Patrick J. Kennedy at ATA: We have to stop mental health stigma
At this year's American Telemedicine Association conference, Patrick J. Kennedy shared his personal journey with mental health and outlined how telemedicine can play a vital role in mental health treatment and awareness.
Telehealth a key component in healthcare transformation
As healthcare continues its transformation in today’s digital world, telehealth plays a crucial role. Telemedicine leaders share their insights.
ATA President’s Award Winners: Pushing the needle in telehealth
From a big-city healthcare system to an expert team working in pediatrics, the 2017 honorees are advancing telemedicine in diverse ways.
Statistics show an increase in state telehealth policies
The American Telemedicine Association tracks state adoption of telehealth coverage and policies. Discover the latest laws and legislation introduced across the country.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Women’s leadership roles increasing in telehealth & health care, but the journey toward equity is far from over
How can women strengthen their roles in telehealth as the industry continues its explosive growth? An expert panel will discuss this at the upcoming American Telemedicine Association conference in Orlando. Read on for a preview of their perspectives and advice.
Telepsychiatry as a growing frontier in mental health
Adding a telemedicine option to psychiatry services makes it easier for people who are reticent to get care, such as veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Telemedicine: An Effective Tool for Addressing Physician Shortage
With a predicted shortage of 90,000 American doctors in less than five years, one solution could make a positive impact: telemedicine. An ideal platform for a range of patient needs, telemedicine is a platform for wound checks to treating minor acute illnesses. The predictions are dire. By 2020, the United States could be short as […]
The Technology that Makes Telemedicine Possible
Bulky, expensive equipment is no longer required to deliver telemedicine. Today’s consumer technology is enabling increased access to telehealth. But what does this tech look like, and how does it work? Telemedicine wouldn’t be possible without technology. But what does this tech look like, and how does it work? It used to be simple to […]
BioLabs Pegasus Park Cultivates Life Science Ecosystem
Gabby Everett, the site director for BioLabs Pegasus Park, offered a tour of the space and shared some examples of why early-stage life science companies should choose North Texas.
Top takeaways from ATA 2016
The American Telemedicine Association held its 21st annual conference in Minneapolis this month. Here are three key takeaways from the event: Telemedicine is progressing, but there’s more work to be done The good news for telemedicine: The ATA’s membership grew to about 10,000 from 8,500 last year, and the organization has had some success advancing […]
Telehealth expands access to care in urban as well as rural environments (watch)
Now at Seton Healthcare in Austin, Texas, a lot of the telehealth and access issues Henderson now deals with are the same. She discusses the challenges in a video interview from ATA 2016.
Telemedicine regulatory policy advancing slowly but surely (watch)
In this video, learn why people are starting to realize that telemedicine is simply another form of medicine.
Telemedicine: Disrupting the Way Patients Experience Care
Although it may seem like a new technology, telemedicine—or the delivery of a healthcare service or information using telecommunications—has been an innovation in motion for decades. In fact, it has been disrupting the way patients experience care for more than 40 years and is increasingly being integrated throughout today’s healthcare delivery systems. While telemedicine might […]
Innovators vs. the establishment extends to digital health
You've got to protect your turf, even at the ATA annual conference, right?