Telemedicine is a valuable tool for seniors and disabled persons and their caregivers. Telemedicine givesprimary caregiversconfidence in their ability to meet their loved one’s needs, knowing that a qualified healthcare provider is within reach and accessible whenever they need guidance or advice. Tel...
For seniors who aren't digitally savvy, the industry is working to get technology into their hands. Doctors can issue devices such as tablets and health monitors to patients that can be used outside of the physician's office. Having reliable access to telemedicine services is an important compo...
FirstNet – America’s public safety communications platform – features the first-ever App Catalog geared to first responders. This gives FirstNet subscribers a dedicated location to find meaningful new solutions that have been specifically reviewed for use with FirstNet services. Be...
One of the most important benefits of using a medical alert system is that it will immediately contact emergency services if a senior has an accident or fall. It can be lifesaving in many cases as seniors may not get help on their own. For example, if an old falls and cannot get up,...
Because of telemedicine, patients who previously had limited access to health care services can now see a physician without leaving their home. Seniors who would prefer to age in place can now do so with the use of medical streaming devices. The spread of disease is reduced as individuals with...
All of those issues are more likely to be barriers for low-income seniors. Doctors need to be aware of that, Nieman said, and—even though video is ideal—ask patients what type of telemedicine visit they prefer. It's true that many telemedicine visits during the pandemic have been by pho...
Telehealth program, she said, can help stem the spread of the virus and also address long-standing medical issues. "We are also hearing from all over the country that people are afraid to go to their heath-care providers for their normal services," Wimberly said. ...
Telehealth program, she said, can help stem the spread of the virus and also address long-standing medical issues. "We are also hearing from all over the country that people are afraid to go to their heath-care providers for their normal services," Wimberly said. ...
Lawmakers have limited reimbursement for telemedicine in part because of concerns that it will increase costs by encouraging seniors to use more services. Payments from private insurers varies state by state, Capistrant said. Though 29 states mandate that insurance companies cover telehealth visits jus...