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Telepharmacy Technology Advances 24/7 Access to Prescription Medicines

This article was published on May 3, 2018 on URAC.org written by URAC Staff. Photo source: URAC.

Nearly 25 percent of American hospitals lack an overnight pharmacist, says Christopher A. Keeys, PharmD, BCPS, RPh, president, Clinical Pharmacy Associates and CEO of MedNovations, Inc. “It’s a scary proposition,” he told attendees of the Telemed Leadership Forum 2018 in Washington, D.C.

Fortunately, telepharmacy is emerging as a powerful tool to help bridge that gap, even as it can also help to reduce prescription filling errors, Keeys said.

However, telepharmacy must be understood to be maximized, he said. “The intersection between tele-pharmacy and medication reconciliation requires […]

June 18th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|
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Telemedicine Market to Cross $48.8 Billion by 2023

This article was published on May 30, 2018 on Globe News Wire written by P&S Market Research.

NEW YORK, May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The telemedicine market is witnessing a huge growth potential in the foreseeable future. The market is expected to reach $48.8 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 14.8% between 2018-2023. The growing geriatric population, growing need for remote patient monitoring services and increasing prevalence of chronic and lifestyle associated diseases are the major growth drivers of the market for telemedicine. Additionally, the increasing medical tourism, increasing government funding and grants for telemedicine, technological innovation & […]

June 15th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|
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10 Ways Telemedicine Is Changing Healthcare IT

This article was published on You Must Get Healthy written by Collins Nwokolo.

The Revolution is HERE!

Telemedicine is the distant cure and health assessment of patients over telecommunications and e- technologies. This includes teleconferencing, document-sharing, and mobile technology to provide medical access to those who are lacking it because of cost or long-distance issues. It permits health care providers to check, analyze, and provide treatment to patients without the need for an in-person visit.

Nowadays, telemedicine is used in various medical fields including cardiology, dermatology, and behavioural health. It is acting as a way to provide health care services to areas underserved […]

June 11th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|
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Financially stressed workers likely to draw on retirement plans

This article was published on May 24, 2018 on Employee Benefit News written by Nick Otto.

Financial stress is taking its toll on employees, causing them to partake in rather risky money behavior: tapping into their 401(k) or other retirement savings in an attempt to get back on track.

More than half of workers (54%) who identify as being financially stressed say they will likely use their retirement funds for expenses other than retirement, according to PwC’s 2018 Employee Financial Wellness Survey, out this week. That’s compared to 33% of their colleagues who say they’re not stressed about finances.

“Our survey indicates that […]

June 6th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|
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How doctors are using telemedicine to help allergy sufferers

This article was published on May 10, 2018 on CBS NEWS. Photo source: CBS NEWS.

With spring allergies in full bloom, the wait to see a specialist in person can be several weeks but scheduling a same-day visit through telemedicine is virtually a click away.

An explosion of tree pollen this spring is setting off Dylan Kirch’s allergies. Instead of taking him for an office visit, Dylan’s mother Lisa sits with him at the kitchen table for a virtual visit over video with pediatrician Sylvia Romm.

Dylan explains his symptoms to Dr. Romm, showing her his eyes and inside his mouth — where […]

June 5th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|
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