Telehealth, the use of digital information and communication technologies to access healthcare services remotely, has become increasingly important for managing and treating patients in pain. Pain is considered to be chronic if it lasts or comes and goes (recurs) for more than three months. Here are five ways telehealth can be utilized to help these […]
Is Telemedicine Going to Disappear? As a 40-year veteran of telemedicine, I have begun to think lately that the term which has defined my life work is about to disappear. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but a couple of recent events have led me to this conclusion. Forty years ago, I was working […]
Sleep is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, but for many, it remains an elusive and often challenging aspect of daily life. Sleep disorders affect a significant portion of the population, leading to both short-term and long-term health consequences. Fortunately, innovative solutions are emerging to address these disorders, offering hope to those who struggle […]
Note: This blog post was written with assistance from ChatGPT In recent years, telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, allowing patients to receive medical care remotely, breaking down geographical barriers, and providing access to expert advice. Amidst this digital revolution, one powerful tool has played a significant role in enhancing telemedicine services: […]
Telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare in recent years, and with it has come a variety of ethical considerations. These ethical concerns can range from patient privacy and data security to physician-patient relationships and medical decision-making. Just last week the F.T.C. accused GoodRx of leaking health data to Google and Facebook. An ethical lapse? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/business/goodrx-user-data-facebook-google.html Patient privacy […]
I was recently asked what the “Reis Telemed Program” would look like, especially regarding Senior Care. Given the season, I present my Telemedicine Holiday Wish List. The package arrives in the mail just before your 65th birthday. The package consists of a tablet (with a handle) and a peripheral device along the lines of an […]
I have had the privilege to be involved in telemedicine for forty years. Then, and now I view this as mostly a very good thing. The doctor with expertise does not have to be in the same geographic location to help a patient. While Telemedicine has evolved in so many positive directions, it has been […]
One of the biggest challenges faced by healthcare providers in the post pandemic environment is in hiring and maintaining qualified staff. More than 30 percent of hospitals are reporting that they can’t locate enough candidates to fill open positions, and all are feeling the effects of staffing shortages.1 Staffing and Locum Companies have stepped up […]
In ancient Babylonia and China, thumbprints and fingerprints were used on clay tablets and seals as signatures. The idea that fingerprints might be unique to individuals dates from the fourteenth century. Fingerprints weren’t used as a method for identifying criminals until the 19th century. In 1858, an Englishman named Sir William Herschel was working as […]
How Can I help? Almost two months into the crisis in the Ukraine with no end in sight, its somewhat comforting to see the telemedicine/telehealth community rallying to try and do what they can to provide remote medical support to those still in the Ukraine, and refugees crossing the borders. Now, telehealth companies are offering […]
I have been blessed to have a career at the leading (bleeding?) edge of several exciting technologies. From the early days of electronic banking and the early experiments in telemedicine, I have seen several innovations become mainstream. What’s Next? My focus for the past 30+ years has been largely healthcare. I asked some industry leaders, […]
Warning Signs: As a 30+ year veteran of telemedicine (mostly teleradiology and teledentistry) I have always been one of its biggest fans. I remain enthusiastic, but there are several warning signs that should be considered. Telehealth usage peaked in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and has since stabilized. The industry is guessing […]
Howard Reis, President, HEALTHePRACTICES When I first started working as the CEO of The TeleDentists up until today when I continue working with them as an advisor and Board member, I continue to get asked one common question. “How do you do teledentistry?” The question is a natural one as most of us think of […]
Having worked with several successful telemedicine/telehealth startups, I have long been captivated with the question of, “How does an ambitious new entrant company successfully do business with a much larger, well entrenched company?” This question applies to all start-ups, but my experience in telehealth/telemedicine provides some insights which can be appreciated by all companies. Quick […]
Thanks Seema Verma, then the CMS administrator, who in April 2020 declared, “the genie out of the bottle on this one”. 1 As a 30-year telemedicine veteran, now that the genie is out of the bottle, do I get my three wishes? Here’s what I would wish for. Interoperability – 40 years ago, I helped […]
I’m feeling pretty good. It’s two weeks past my second Covid-19 vaccine. It’s gotten me thinking. When will I no longer need to wear my mask in a crowd? And what will this mean for teledentistry? For the Patient According to Becker’s Hospital Review1 in March 2020, 19.5 percent of Americans had a telehealth appointment, […]
Teledentistry is the union of dentistry and telehealth (or telemedicine). The State of the union is very strong. The Telehealth industry is booming. The Covid-19 virus changed everything. Research by McKinsey & Company reveals that while only 11 percent of consumers used telehealth in 2019, 46 percent were using these remote services by May of 2020 […]
We live in unprecedented stressful times. There is a global pandemic with no announced cure. Unemployment in the U.S. is at historic levels. Working parents need to supervise remote learners while trying to do their own jobs remotely. Racial tensions have gripped the country. Adult children with parents in nursing homes may not be able […]
Telemedicine has been with us for sixty years.1 The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 has brought this capability to the forefront as it is now an accepted component for the delivery of healthcare expertise. Where do we go from here? So many new opportunities. With Teladoc’s recent purchase of Livongo there will be more incorporation of […]
What has changed for teledentistry since the onset of Covid 19? In a word, everything. For Patients Patients can no longer visit their dentists as most offices have closed or are only seeing emergency patients. Patients can no longer go the Emergency Room for dental pain as they are standing on long lines or getting […]