Mental health has for many years carried, and continues to carry, a significant social stigma. This stigma prevents many people afflicted by behavioral health and…
Author: Dr. Chris Alvarez
Dr. Alvarez is the former Chief Medical Officer for St. Clair Medical. He now offers concierge health services for individuals and families globally, and is passionate about providing care in more practical and efficient ways through Telemedicine. He is a consultant and blog contributor for Healthchat.
7 ways to improve medical practice efficiency
In today’s world, healthcare is undergoing rapid change across the spectrum. Advances in science and technology are leading to improvements in treating illnesses and injuries…
Medication Adherence and Telemedicine
One of the biggest issues facing public health today is medication adherence. With greater access to healthcare, a vast majority of patients remain non-compliant with…
What's new for Telehealth Policy in 2019
Telehealth policy took some significant strides in 2018, and many of the federal and state polices passed in 2018 take effect January 1, 2019 MEDICARE…
Doctor efficiency and using tech devices
As a doctor in private practice that has to juggle many things throughout the day, I took a step back to see how my efficiency…
How Telemedicine Benefits Health Insurance Companies
It’s projected that the global telemedicine market will be worth $113.1 billion by 2025, growing at an estimated CAGR of 18.3%. As regulations and guidelines…
How to easily add Telehealth to your Medical Practice
Did you know that 31% of today’s millennial generation do not make calls on their mobile phone? Instead, they use it to text and chat,…