telemedicine

Will RPM Facilitate a New Model of Postoperative Care?

Recovering from a surgical procedure or severe illness can be a uniquely stressful experience, especially if you need to do so in a hospital. Being in an unfamiliar clinical environment, away from your home and family, is often emotionally taxing. The trade-off is worth it, of course -- a hospital provides increased safety and access [...]

By |2021-04-15T12:33:23+00:00April 15th, 2021|Blog|Comments Off on Will RPM Facilitate a New Model of Postoperative Care?

FCC Rural Telemedicine Update: Improving Care for Patients?

Positive change may be on the horizon for patients who use -- or even rely on -- telehealth services. Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intent to overhaul its method for distributing telemedicine-adjacent funds through the Rural Health Care Program in a way that eliminates any current wasteful practices or inefficiencies.  [...]

By |2019-08-26T19:48:43+00:00August 26th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on FCC Rural Telemedicine Update: Improving Care for Patients?