Fierce Healthcare August 21, 2019
Jason Duigou, Medxcel

The rise of telehealth causes facility managers to design spaces differently with a focus more on community-based healthcare facilities.

Back in the day, doctors would make house calls to treat patients conveniently in their own homes. As the years passed, the old-fashioned practice slowly went out of style.

However, house calls are now beginning to make a virtual revival—thanks to the rise of telehealth. Doctors everywhere are now connecting with their patients anytime, anywhere using the power of technology. In fact, more than 76% of hospitals in the U.S. are currently consulting with patients and other practitioners by using video conferencing and the internet.

As healthcare providers, we know that telehealth allows physicians to deliver medical, health and...

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