Virtual Care

The number of physicians who self-reported telemedicine as a skill has doubled.

VR and AR aren’t widespread yet, but they could touch everything from medical training to surgery.

How health systems can improve communications and health literacy.

The technology could improve self-guided health programs.

The smartphone could be the next vehicle for at-home testing, but health systems and physicians will need to prepare.

The program would connect patients in underserved populations have better access to healthcare.

How to leverage social platforms to improve the doctor-patient relationship.

A landmark study by the Trevor Project provides crucial guidance.

Researchers saw a 64% increase in the odds of quitting.

On July 17, experts in VR & AR from Penn Medicine, Biogen, Stanford University and VR Voice will come together to talk about the impacts of immersive tech in the sector in an exclusive VRX webinar.

Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, created a paper-thin device to collect key heart readings wirelessly and continuously.

While some providers are worried about the technology, past studies have found mHealth apps to be effective.

Two experts believe health tech can speed up processes in a physician’s workflow.

Emailing images of surgical wounds could enhance the doctor-patient relationship.

Patients and providers can use the platform to learn about recovery and get educational information or emotional support.

Data Book discusses how leaders can ignore noise and embrace effective healthcare technology.

50% of participants see the tech as a great opportunity, while others see it as a danger.

David Harlow says the move could benefit providers, patients and more.

Health systems can use these 3 tools to increase patient engagement.

Electronic monitoring of a patient’s rescue inhaler could help avoid hospitalization.

A new fertility tracking device aims to help women determine the most fertile days of their cycle.

Ocular telehealth programs could help address the health and financial complications associated with diabetic retinopathy.

A new study suggests the model can benefit rehabilitation, fitness and labor health protections.

Virtual reality technology is no longer just for video games.

An analysis of the evidence for these increasingly popular mHealth apps.

Data Book details the demise of a dotcom startup and offers lessons for healthcare innovators.

Patients want telemedicine services. Is your health system answering the call?

In hospitals and health systems, priorities don’t always translate to implementation capabilities.

The device continuously records patient data to help reduce heart failure hospitalizations.

The chief innovation officer is looking for internal innovation and partners whose goals best align with CHLA’s.