The concept of telemedicine is made possible through the development of telecommunications technology, which is the means of sending information over a distance in the form of electromagnetic signals. Telemedicine takes telecommunications technology and applies it to...
With so many resources available, you might feel overwhelmed and skeptical after “going online” to get answers to your medical questions. It can be difficult to decipher which sources you can trust or to know when it’s appropriate to seek advice from a medical...
Pennsylvania hospitals and health care professionals are using telemedicine services to save lives and keep patients healthy, but we need additional legislative action to protect consumers and expand access to that care. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill (Senate...
Change can be scary, but change for the better makes everything worth it. With every upgraded phone model that comes out and every update we are notified about on our phones, there are always new things to get used to and small changes made for the better. Just like...
The first iPod was released in 2001; the first camera phone, in 2003. Today, self-driving cars are being tested, drones are delivering packages, and a typewriter spotting is more than rare. With all of the technological advances we’ve seen just since 2000, it seems...
Telemedicine is changing the way Pennsylvanians access health care. Using electronic communications technology, including two-way video, email, smartphones, and wireless tools, providers can deliver high-quality health care to patients. Telemedicine connects patients...
With its rapid advancements and constant new developments, technology can often be overwhelming. You might be nervous about using your mobile device or computer to get in contact with the doctor when you need to. But don’t worry — when you use telemedicine services,...
With telemedicine, your living room can be your waiting room. But that's just the beginning of telemedicine's benefits!
Have you ever become ill or injured on vacation or while traveling? Finding the nearest urgent care center or emergency room in a new place and arranging transportation can add unnecessary anxiety to a stressful situation. Telemedicine puts these worries...
Getting the mental health help you need when you need it shouldn’t depend on where you live. Unfortunately, 30 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties lack sufficient numbers of mental health providers to meet the demand. In contrast, 14 counties have higher-than-average...