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Spotlight on NP Advocacy and Telehealth: Insights from Dr. Kelli Garber DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC We're thrilled to share our latest interview with a true pioneer in the nursing field, Dr. Kelli Garber, DNP, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the DNP Advanced Practice Program at Old Dominion University School of Nursing. In "NP Advocates to Know: Dr. Kelli Garber on Telehealth," Dr. Garber shares her invaluable insights on the evolving role of Nurse Practitioners in telehealth. Key Highlights: * Dr. Garber's journey and advocacy in the telehealth space. * The impact of telehealth on patient care and NP practice. * Future trends and advice for NPs navigating the telehealth landscape. As telehealth continues to reshape the healthcare industry, understanding its implications for Nurse Practitioners is crucial. Dr. Garber's expertise offers a unique perspective on this transformation. #NursePractitioners #Telehealth #HealthcareInnovation #NursingColleges #NPAdvocacy #ODU #NursingLeadership

Is telehealth the answer to solving major barriers to care access? Telehealth connects patients who may not otherwise have the transportation or time off to get healthcare, especially preventative care. It allows patients to connect with speciality clinicians and increases accessibility to health information. It’s also incredibly convenient to get health care services on your phone. Personally, I’m not sure I’d have the same quality of care if I wasn’t able to take some of my own doctor appointments by video chat. Despite these benefits, there is a major disadvantage to telehealth: not having a physical exam, which is a staple of an accurate assessment. When it comes to pediatrics, it is often safer to get a physical assessment, especially for children who are nonverbal (whether due to age or developmental delay). Physical assessments become more important when there are more complex physical ailments, and helps detect subtle abnormalities like a heart murmur. Yet, without telehealth, many folks avoid the doctor altogether. Telehealth helps bridge the gap when it comes to mitigating health disparities, a key to health equity. How should primary care offices integrate telehealth technology to make health care safer and more accessible for all? A DO weighs in- https://lnkd.in/gu9jTU6w #telehealth #primarycare #inclusivehealthcare #healthdisparities #preventivehealthcare

Re-Introducing "House Calls" by Doctors, Many of us may be old enough to remember the days when Doctors would routinely make house calls to check in on Patients. They would arrive with their typical bag that carried their Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer, Torch, Injections, etc., and there was nothing to beat that kind of patient experience and convenience. Sadly, that practice disappeared over time, and today, it is an accepted norm for Patients to visit a Doctor’s clinic or Hospital ER to receive high quality healthcare. This is also because Doctors are unable to deliver all the required health checks & diagnostics that they need, in a patient’s home. While commuting to a Doctors office may be relatively easy for people living in urban areas, it is not nearly as simple, as convenient and as affordable for people in villages. Furthermore, making frequent visits to Clinics with elder patients with disabilities puts a tremendous strain on the patients and their families. Maybe it is time to disrupt our current care delivery model. Let's work on re-imagining & re-inventing it, to enable Doctor to make “house calls” once again. The ideal solution would be to develop a portable Patient-centric TeleHealth solution, which can: - Quickly & accurately measure a wide variety of vitals & bio-markers from the patient’s home - Transmit all test results to the Doctor - And connect the Doctor with the Patients on a video call for interventions & treatment. This is the closest that we will ever get to experiencing the “house calls” of yore. The RHEMOS Health Station is designed to deliver such "house calls". It delivers hospital-grade care anytime, anywhere - in a home, office or village. It combines pocket-sized, medical grade device that measures 60+ vitals & bio-markers accurately & in minutes in a home & transmits results to cloud to facilitate remote Doctor Interventions and Virtual House Calls. With RHEMOS Technology, Caregivers & Doctors can continuously monitor their patient’s health from home for early risk assessment and care, and if test results go beyond acceptable thresholds, it triggers interventions for treatment to begin at the earliest. The RHEMOS Health Station enables home care & eldercare companies to empower their patients and family members to get instant access to critical health checks, along with access to the Doctor. RHEMOS is your virtual on-call caregiver, tracking your patient’s health remotely while being connected to you. Contact us to know more: https://lnkd.in/dWHqZsJZ #medtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #medicaldevices #health

care.coach just signed the Pledge for Age-Inclusive Telehealth Practices! We're proud to join an impressive cadre of other industry leaders who are defining what high-quality technology-enabled care for #olderadults should look like. Together, we pledge to provide and advocate for #telehealth services that are guided by the principles of #equity and #accessibility, person-centeredness, and integration and coordination of people and systems. The Pledge is based on work through Center of Excellence for Telehealth and Aging (CE4TA) which used a robust process with 13 guiding resources and 40 experts to identify 3 principles and 18 guidelines for age-inclusive telehealth: (1) Person-Centered Care (7 guidelines) (2) Equitable and Accessible Care (6 guidelines) (3) Integrated and Coordinated Care (5 guidelines) Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) paper here: https://lnkd.in/gq29J7Eh #CE4TA summary of principles & guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/gtHcnR-6 As we built care.coach Avatar, Video Visits, and Fara solutions (https://lnkd.in/gHxMZs4A) over the past 11+ years, we've done the work of discovering and aligning ourselves with essentially our own version of these principles, and it's great to (1) see them laid out so clearly and succinctly that it's directly usable as e.g. an annual self-assessment tool even for established solutions/companies, and (2) know that new developers & entrepreneurs have immediate access to these standards so instead of having to learn them the hard way, they can more quickly deliver tailored, effective solutions with shorter time-to-impact. Please share with your colleagues at the intersection of #AgeTech & #Telehealth, and let's all pledge to ensure that our industry aligns on these key principles and guidelines, for the good of the people we all serve. Thanks to all the experts & leaders who put this together! Liane Wardlow Ross Colt Zia Agha Jon Zifferblatt, MD,MPH Scott Code, MBA David Lindeman American Medical Association Federation of State Medical Boards HIMSS National Quality Forum (NQF) Advisory Board etc cc StartUp Health AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP National PACE® Association PACE Association of Michigan CalPACE MassPACE Association Jennie Chin Hansen Maria Robinson Peter Waterman Amelia Hay Sally Ann Frank Patricia Obermaier Third Act Ventures Nex Cubed Joy Toliver, MPH

Do you use #telehealth at your medical practice? Telehealth can help small practices deliver high-quality care to their patients. Click here to read about the benefits of telehealth for small medical practices. "Research indicates personalization can improve health care outcomes and the patient experience. The ability to provide patients with personalized care can distinguish a medical practice from its counterparts. Yet, small practices often struggle to deliver personalized care and outstanding patient experiences at the same level as large practices. Ultimately, telehealth offers the best of both worlds, as it helps small practices provide personalized care at a high level and improve the patient experience. For instance, a small practice can integrate a telehealth platform into its EHR system. This allows care providers to access patient information and update medical records during patient appointments. Care providers can even share medical images, lab results, prescriptions, and other files with patients." #physicians #doctors #pediatricians #pediatricpractice #medicalpractice #physicianpractice #telemedicine

Telehealth Telehealth has been thriving since the start of the pandemic. It was a little rough, especially for those who needed to be more tech-savvy, but the benefits outweighed that. Telemedicine has increased healthcare equity and reduced disparities by being available even to those with social determinants (2023). A study showed that Telehealth's impact on the quality of care of patients with diabetes has improved compared to in-person visits(2022). Of course, some factors may cause a patient to be seen at a facility such as blood work, but overall it has helped those immunocompromised stay at home while continuing their care. https://lnkd.in/eCvxGTVh https://lnkd.in/e2imiGz8

🌐 Innovative Support for Rural Caregivers Through Telehealth 🌐 Exciting news from our recent read on mHealth Intelligence emphasizes the transformative potential of telehealth for rural caregiver support, a topic closely aligned with our mission here at the Center for Virtual Care Value and Equity (ViVE). The insightful analysis, highlighted by Anuja Vaidya, sheds light on how digital healthcare platforms are not only feasible but also cost-effective for aiding those who provide care in our most remote communities. Highlights: - Telehealth offers a lifeline to rural caregivers, who often face the dual challenges of limited resources and geographic isolation. - The article underscores telehealth's role in providing critical support and resources, enhancing the well-being and efficiency of caregivers in rural settings. - Cost-effectiveness paired with increased accessibility paves the way for a more sustainable model of caregiver support Our Commitment: At ViVE, we are motivated by such advancements that align with our goal to improve healthcare access and equity through technology. Supporting rural caregivers not only benefits them but also ensures better care for individuals across these communities. #Telehealth #RuralHealthcare #CaregiverSupport #Innovation #ViVE

Re-Introducing "House Calls" by Doctors, Many of us may be old enough to remember the days when Doctors would routinely make house calls to check in on Patients. They would arrive with their typical bag that carried their Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer, Torch, Injections, etc., and there was nothing to beat that kind of patient experience and convenience. Sadly, that practice disappeared over time, and today, it is an accepted norm for Patients to visit a Doctor’s clinic or Hospital ER to receive high quality healthcare. This is also because Doctors are unable to deliver all the required health checks & diagnostics that they need, in a patient’s home. While commuting to a Doctors office may be relatively easy for people living in urban areas, it is not nearly as simple, as convenient and as affordable for people in villages. Furthermore, making frequent visits to Clinics with elder patients with disabilities puts a tremendous strain on the patients and their families. Maybe it is time to disrupt our current care delivery model. Let's work on re-imagining & re-inventing it, to enable Doctor to make “house calls” once again. The ideal solution would be to develop a portable Patient-centric TeleHealth solution, which can: - Quickly & accurately measure a wide variety of vitals & bio-markers from the patient’s home - Transmit all test results to the Doctor - And connect the Doctor with the Patients on a video call for interventions & treatment. This is the closest that we will ever get to experiencing the “house calls” of yore. The RHEMOS Health Station is designed to deliver such "house calls". It delivers hospital-grade care anytime, anywhere - in a home, office or village. It combines pocket-sized, medical grade device that measures 60+ vitals & bio-markers accurately & in minutes in a home & transmits results to cloud to facilitate remote Doctor Interventions and Virtual House Calls. With RHEMOS Technology, Caregivers & Doctors can continuously monitor their patient’s health from home for early risk assessment and care, and if test results go beyond acceptable thresholds, it triggers interventions for treatment to begin at the earliest. The RHEMOS Health Station enables home care & eldercare companies to empower their patients and family members to get instant access to critical health checks, along with access to the Doctor. RHEMOS is your virtual on-call caregiver, tracking your patient’s health remotely while being connected to you. Contact us to know more: https://lnkd.in/dWHqZsJZ #medtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #medicaldevices #health

Effects of Telemedicine on Informal Caregivers of Patients in Palliative Care: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - JMIR mHealth and uHealth Title: Effects of Telemedicine on Informal Caregivers of Patients in Palliative Care: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis #Introduction: Telemedicine has the potential to impact informal caregivers of patients in palliative care. #Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to analyze the effects of telemedicine on informal caregivers. #Results: Telemedicine interventions were found to have positive effects on the mental health and well-being of informal caregivers. #Discussion: The use of telemedicine can provide support and resources to informal caregivers, improving their overall quality of life. #Conclusion: Telemedicine has the potential to alleviate the burden on informal caregivers of patients in palliative care. #Implications for Healthcare IT: Healthcare IT professionals should consider ai.mediformatica.com #telemedicine #caregivers #anxiety #depreion #analysis #health #palliativecare #study #this #healthoutcomes #medical #meta #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3Jbk0fe)

🌟 Hey everyone! 🌟 Today, let’s chat about something truly amazing that can revolutionize the way skilled nursing and senior living facilities provide care to our beloved residents. 🏥💙 📞 Have you ever heard of telehealth? 📞 It's a game-changer in the healthcare industry, and here's why skilled nursing and senior living facilities should seriously consider using it! 🌈 1️⃣ Enhanced Access to Care: Telehealth allows our residents to connect with healthcare professionals from the comfort of their own rooms. No more long trips or waiting times! 🏡⏰ With just a few clicks, they can receive medical advice, consultations, and even follow-up appointments without leaving the facility. 2️⃣ Improved Quality of Life: By embracing telehealth, we can ensure that our residents receive timely and efficient care. This means faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and ultimately, a better quality of life for our cherished seniors. 🌺💪 3️⃣ Reduced Hospitalizations: Telehealth can help prevent unnecessary hospital visits by enabling healthcare providers to monitor our residents' health remotely. 🏥🚫 Early detection of potential issues means we can intervene promptly, preventing complications and reducing the need for hospital stays. 4️⃣ Cost-Effective Solution: Implementing telehealth can be a cost-effective alternative for skilled nursing and senior living facilities. It reduces transportation expenses, minimizes staff workload, and optimizes resource allocation, all while maintaining exceptional care standards. 💰💼 5️⃣ Emotional Well-being: Our residents' emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. Telehealth allows them to stay connected with their healthcare providers, fostering a sense of security, comfort, and reassurance. 🤗💙 Let's embrace the future of healthcare together! By incorporating telehealth into our skilled nursing and senior living facilities, we can provide our residents with the best care possible, while also improving their overall well-being. 🌟🏥 Spread the word and let's make a positive change in the lives of our beloved seniors! 🌈💙 #TelehealthRevolution #BetterCareForSeniors #EmbracingTheFuture