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…
Tag: Telehealth
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…
Telehealth for Talk Therapy, Speech Pathology and Mental Health
In light of social distancing restrictions, telehealth or telemedicine has become more popular than ever before. Because of shortages in medical staff, the need to…
Why your EHR should have Telemedicine capabilities
Before the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, a global pandemic on March 11, telemedicine was an option some physicians chose to use.…
Telehealth Tips For Seniors
As we get older, we strive to live as independently as we can for as long as we can, and limit the stress on our…
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…
Telehealth Benefits
Simplicity and convenience are top priorities for doctors and care managers when treating their patients. Now, with telehealth benefits, there are no physical boundaries that…
One Nurses's Notes on the Opioid Crisis - Part 2
In the 10 to 15 years since the advent of what is now the Opioid epidemic/crisis, medical professionals have seen narcotic pain medication transform from…
Telemedicine and Disasters
Within the last couple of months, the US and the Caribbean have been hit with several massive natural disasters. These include hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and…
This Healthchat Feature Helps Doctors Communicate During Disasters
Healthchat’s blend of synchronous and asynchronous communications (real-time video and text/video messaging) is providing doctors an easy way to help storm victims during disasters like Hurricane…