Some permanent societal changes are inevitable due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic - such as the potential increase in the popularity of video conferencing. Healthcare industry is also likely to witness permanent change in the handling of governance, especially the purchasing authority given to healthcare CEOs.
ON MEN launches COVID 19 Telehealth screenings for Toronto Community
ON MEN has launched a COVID-19 program to leverage their telehealth platform to help the Toronto community by offering Free COVID-19 screening assessments via telehealth.
Trump boosts teleradiology services to combat challenges posed by coronavirus
President Donald Trump has said that his administration will waive certain federal rules to facilitate more doctors to provide care remotely by using video chats and other services. This move aims at increasing number of doctors participating in telehealth programs to ease practising in states other than where they are licensed.
Top 5 Healthcare trends that will transform 2020
It is time to move from reactive sick-care to proactive healthcare according to Healthcare Futurist Koen Kas. This change in approach has fostered technological advancements.
These are the top five trends in HealthTech in the coming year:
UBC study reveals challenges faced by rural healthcare
A province-wide study conducted on the priorities for health care in rural areas surveyed the Shuswap along with the rest of British Columbia has come to some conclusions. The Rural Evidence Review is a joint effort between the University of British Columbia researchers and the Rural Coordination Centre of British Columbia, which advocates for rural health.