Healthcare IT News August 2, 2021
A physician expert speaks to the future of virtual care, the role of connected health tools and how to secure them when used for telemedicine.
Telehealth levels peaked during the pandemic, for well-established reasons. While visits have been declining from the peak, virtual care experts predict the future will hold a mix of digital and in-person healthcare.
Moving forward, mobile devices can help facilitate this hybrid telehealth world. When healthcare facilities struck down on visiting hours, providers found unique ways to adapt. For example, many healthcare facilities received donated mobile devices that allowed patients to communicate with family, friends and even specialist doctors who were unable to visit.
While mobile devices have brought many benefits to healthcare providers during the...