Telemedicine Blogs
The past few years have seen the rise of telehealth services in many different areas, and now it seems that telehealth is making improvements in yet another category- schools. But…what about the school nurse? We’re replacing the school nurse with telemedicine?! No…not quite. As a matter of fact, quite the opposite. Telemedicine doesn’t replace school…
The Millennial Generation is the fastest-growing segment of the work force. According to Peter Economy of Inc.com, “By 2020, Millennials are forecast to comprise half of the American workforce, and by 2025, 75 percent of the global workforce.” This generation is unique in that they are the first to be well-versed in both old and new technologies.…
MD1 is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing physicians to the emergency room. Created and led by Dr. Mark Merlin, MD1 is a team of physicians that respond and practice at the scene, to extend the capabilities of emergency medical services (EMS) and paramedics. Dr. Merlin has been developing his team for two decades, and…
We are big fans of the phrase “the future is now,” and one of the greatest examples of that phrase is the rise of video teleconferencing. A versatile, cooperative telehealth tool, video conferencing enables patients to engage with their entire medical team at once, and helps that team remain up-to-date and coherent on their patient’s…
Roughly 43.8 million Americans experience mental illness. It is the third most common cause for hospitalization for people ages 18-44; it is the second most common cause of death for people ages 10-34; and it is the 10th most common cause of death for the overall population. (Rolffs, 3/26/19) Scary statistics, aren’t they? Wait- it…
According to data, the most unmet need in healthcare today is sepsis. More than 1.7 million Americans get sepsis each year, resulting in 250,000 deaths. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. If not treated in a timely manner, it threatens a…
The Millennial Generation is the fastest-growing segment of the work force. According to Peter Economy of Inc.com, “By 2020, Millennials are forecast to comprise half of the American workforce, and by 2025, 75 percent of the global workforce.” This generation is unique in that they are the first to be well-versed in both old and new technologies.…
There was a time when telemedicine was considered a system of the future. But the future has arrived at medical centers across the country, according to survey results published by URAC and Telemedicine Magazine. More than 70% of health organizations are currently using a form of telehealth. Based on the URAC telemedicine survey, roughly 40%…
The United States is becoming even more diverse with the languages we speak. Today, more than 25 million Americans speak poor English, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This effect is felt especially in healthcare, where communication and language comprehension can directly affect patient safety and satisfaction, as well as all associated risks and costs…
Burning buildings are just one of many challenges that Fire Rescue faces on a daily basis. According to Aaron Dean and Mick Messoline of FireEngineering.com, “Fire suppression and prevention are only two of the numerous duties a fire department must carry out.” In fact, many calls are actually medical emergencies that many jurisdictions require firefighters…