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Telepsychiatry: The Future of Mental Illness Treatment
As Pennsylvania continues to battle the opioid crisis, health care professionals are examining new methods that can assist with treatment. One technology that is increasingly being used for addiction treatment is telepsychiatry, or telepsych. The American Psychiatric...
Telemedicine: Improving Health Care for Veterans in PA
Veterans have benefited greatly from advancements in telemedicine, also called telehealth. Because of the high demand for more accessible health care for veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has moved forward with advancements in its telehealth program....
Lehigh Valley Health Network: Transforming Patient Care with TeleBurn
As telehealth services have been gaining popularity with the growth of technology, many health systems have begun investing in their own programs to provide patients better access to care. One Pennsylvania system that has embraced the benefits of virtual health is the...
Telemedicine Saves You Time and Effort
Not sure how to balance everything in your life? Well, going to the doctor’s office is getting a lot easier. The growing offering and acceptance of telemedicine services by doctors and health insurance companies could help you put more time back in your schedule....
Mental Illness and the Hearing Impaired: How Telehealth Can Help
One in five adults in the U.S. has a mental health condition, according to Mental Health America. Unfortunately, most lack access to care for mental illnesses. Approximately 56 percent of American adults with a mental illness are unable to receive treatment. For...
Store-and-Forward Can Help You See a Specialist
As telemedicine grows increasingly accepted by doctors, patients, and insurers alike, one of the terms certain to be used is store-and-forward technology. That allows for the electronic transmission of medical information such as photos, X-rays, MRIs, video-exam...
There’s a Better Way to See Your Doctor on Vacation
Getting hold of your doctor while you’re on vacation can be tough. Not only is it a bummer to be sick while you’re off having an adventure, but not being able to talk to your trusted care provider can add unnecessary stress. Many people don’t realize that there...
Online Therapy Growing Area of Telemedicine Services
Technology is a part of nearly everyone’s life today. About three-quarters of Americans own a smartphone and almost seven in 10 use social media, according to the Pew Research Center. As we become more accustomed to doing everything online from the comfort of our...
Skip The Waiting Room! Telemed On Your Time
Spending too much time in the waiting room? Try telemedicine from home! Read our posts to learn more benefits of telemedicine. There’s a Better Way to See Your Doctor on Vacation Online Therapy Growing Area of Telemedicine Services