Using a Telehealth Platform to Provide Virtual Supportive Care for Patients in Oncology
HMP Global August 23, 2024
Meera Ravindranathan, MD; Kimberly Rice, PA; Phoebe Souza, LCSW; Stephanie Meyers, MS, RD, LDN; Anju Chowattukunnel, RN
Telehealth technologies have emerged as transformative tools in health care. Telehealth can bridge gaps in access to supportive services and improve patient outcomes and experience. Iris by OncoHealth has developed a multidisciplinary approach to providing virtual supportive care to patients in oncology. By leveraging telehealth, Iris aims to address a spectrum of patient needs, ranging from cancer-specific mental health support, expert nutritional guidance, and assistance with social determinants of health (SDOH) nurse navigation and on-demand symptom management and symptom tracking. The integration of telehealth into oncology practice enhances patient access to specialized care, streamlines...