In response to today’s circumstances, we have seen increased demand for telemedicine from healthcare consumers. For many, the opportunity to engage in traditional healthcare (i.e. visiting a doctor’s office or emergency room) has dwindled due to risk of infection and reallocation of resources. Consequently, individuals across the nation have had …
On August 5, 2020, Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC), well-known telemedicine provider, entered into a definitive merger agreement with Livongo Health, Inc. (LVGO) valued at $18.5 billion. Both companies, who excel in virtual health and chronic condition management, will create a comprehensive virtual healthcare delivery system — designed to improve health …
The Trump Administration recently signed an executive order aimed to improve access and convenience of care through telehealth for Medicare recipients, particularly those living in rural areas. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), hospitals curtailed elective medical procedures and limited access to in-person clinical care. To help …
Across the nation, our healthcare system has had to face a plethora of challenges. The COVID-19 crisis continues to place high demand and stress on healthcare workers, specifically, those on the front lines of patient care and treatment. Virtual care has surfaced as one of the best solutions to address …
A patient’s ability to better access healthcare and overcome traditional barriers of time and distance comes with the help of innovative technologies. To keep up in a world consumed by tech, the healthcare industry continues to listen to the demands of its consumers with further acceptance and utilization of telemedicine. …
For most of us, seeing the doctor means making an appointment, trekking to the doctor’s office and having a face-to-face meeting. With its increasing accessibility and popularity, however, many consumers are turning to telemedicine as an alternative to a traditional doctor’s office visit. At Creative Benefits, we have observed a …
