As reported by Cardiovascular Business, it is quite obvious that this trend of growth is upon us: Both the telehealth and mobile health (mHealth) markets are expected to increase dramatically over the next few years, according to market researcher GlobalData. Growing applications and availability led the firm to predict that the industry will grow from […]
Adding to the countless reasons why telehealth growth is going to be GINORMOUS, here’s another incredible result of the telehealth industry: Published on FierceHealthIT (http://www.fiercehealthit.com) July 12, 2012 | By Susan D. Hall Emergency room diversion and capacity limitations are driving the market for wireless and other advanced patient monitoring systems, making it one […]
Another reason for implementing a telehealth program for CHF patients: Original Research Article Background—Heart failure (HF) patients with implantable defibrillators (ICD) or ICD for resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) often visit the hospital for unscheduled examinations, placing a great burden on healthcare providers. We hypothesized that internet-based remote interrogation systems could reduce emergency healthcare utilizations. Methods and […]
As reported by mHealthWatch, the ATA’s predictions should truly become realities: January 09, 2012 — By Justin The CEO of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), Jonathan Linkous, has published 7 predictions for telemedicine and the greater telehealth market as we enter 2012. According to Linkous, his predictions relate to the latest trends that will “shape […]
I found a wonderful summary of what happened in 2011 with thoughts towards 2012: Published on Government Health IT (http://www.govhealthit.com) By Government Health IT Staff Created 2011-12-29 13:53 It is hard to imagine a more interesting time in the healthcare industry than today. The realm is undergoing unprecedented change, and all segments are converging on […]
Since 2014 keeps creeping up on us with the new CMS guidelines aimed at reducing hospital readmissions, the writing on the wall is finally being read: Published on FierceMobileHealthcare (http://www.fiercemobilehealthcare.com) By sjackson Created Dec 9 2011 – 11:53am Tapping into telehealth may be the secret to long-term success for hospitals, according to an intriguing article […]
This shouldn’t come as a shocker, but telehealth monitoring is going to explode in the Asia Pacific region. Considering the huge population in that region of the world, this study, as reported by MobiHealthNews, is no surprise: By: Chris Gullo | Nov 21, 2011 The Asia Pacific region will generate more than $7 billion in […]
It was only a matter of time before this headline came out. Now watch this headline contin ue to reappear on a yearly basis. As reported in mobihealthnews: By: Chris Gullo | Oct 25, 2011 Remote patient monitoring devices have the fastest growing yearly revenue of any medical device sector, according to market research […]
We may never truly know the impact that Steve Jobs had and will continue to have on a multitude of industries worldwide, but, the very begining of his impact on healthcare can be seen in the following article from Technology Review (Published by MIT): Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Apps that connect to medical monitors […]
Diabetes is probably the most well known chronic condition that can benefit from telehealth services. Here are some comments on a promising study that will be able to put the “proof” in the “pudding,” as reported by FierceMobile Healthcare: September 2, 2011 — 11:26am ET | By Sara Jackson HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s regional health […]
I’ve been waiting for an article that not only made the bold statement that telehealth will explode in the coming years, but also gave the proper elements to support that statement. Well, I think I found it here: The market for technologies that bring healthcare to patients instead of the other way around—mobile healthcare and […]
FINALLY!!!! As reported in the July/August, 2011 edition of Government Health IT (http://www.govhealthit.com), it appears that the eyes are starting to open up, the ears are begining to perk up and medical professional are begining to talk up: By Eric Wicklund Created 2011-08-18 10:48 From the July/August issue of Government Health IT.When the Ford […]
I found this wonderful commentary on the HealthyCal site which provides excellent insight into the continued development and growth of the telehealth industry and how it is affecting it’s target demographic: Posted By Dan On July 10, 2011 @ 9:24 pm In California Health Report By Matt Perry Two generations of computer-savvy gamers and networkers […]
Although this article “sounds” encouraging from it’s title, CMS has a loooooong way to go: by Geralyn Magan at LeadingAge.comPublished On: May 26, 2011 When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in early May 2011 that is was streamlining the telemedicine physician-credentialing process, advocates for telehealth couldn’t have been happier. The new rules, […]
Telehealth can be a useful tool for health care providers to address issues related to access and quality of care, resource management and the growing costs of care, according to a report released on Monday by global business technology company CSC, NextGov‘s “Health IT Update” reports (Pulley, “Health IT Update,” NextGov, 6/6). According to the […]
