Healthcare IT News April 3, 2020
Bill Siwicki

Nearly three-quarters of respondents said they’d consider using telehealth to be remotely screened for COVID-19, and two-thirds said the pandemic has increased their willingness to try virtual care the Clearlink survey found.

The rapid spread of coronavirus COVID-19 is taxing traditional methods of healthcare delivery. The sheer number of suspected cases of the virus, the pace at which it is spreading, and the desire to have as many people as possible practice social distancing or shelter-in-place have made it more challenging for individuals to receive care in a traditional, in-person setting.

Telehealth technology, originally designed to give access to care in areas where there is a shortage of specialty care providers, now is being used much more widely as a...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Digital Health, Health IT, Healthcare System, Market Research, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology, Telehealth, Trends
Delivering the Right Approach for Virtual Primary Care: 3 Key Insights
Trends in telehealth: Expanding the role of nurses in virtual care
Telehealth boosts quality metrics while nudging up spending
Telehealth use led to modest care improvements, spending increases
From Option to Imperative: A Roadmap for Telehealth Adoption

Share This Article