The WebRTC standard aims to make peer-to-peer communication over the Web as easy as picking up a phone. Here’s what developers need to know about WebRTC, including how to set it up and what limitations the protocol currently faces.
Why telemedicine is the future of healthcare
Telemedicine is the hottest trend in the healthcare industry, and it is becoming more and more important to healthcare providers and patients around the world. According to medical professionals present at this year’s ATA 2014 conference, telemedicine is the future of the healthcare industry.
Will TeleMedicine Really Lower Costs?
The reality is that a telemedicine visit likely could raise costs. The idea of having to uproot yourself, go to the doctors office, wait in the waiting room, wait in the exam room, etc is a really big deterrent that stops many of us from going to the doctors. The idea that I could click on a link and see a doctor from the comfort of my own home with no wait times (or at least I’m waiting at home where I can get other things done) will definitely cause us to see the doctor more often.
This iPhone App Can Spot Skin Cancer Quicker Than Your Doctor
With the addition of a $500 dermscope you can check yourself for cancer.
Healthcare’s Next Phase: Think Amazon
The same digital wave that transformed industries ranging from music to taxi service is consumerizing healthcare, and it could create a new market leader.
Could Google Glass help doctors save lives?
Many groups see google glass as an opportunity to provide the clinician an additional channel to review patient information, however, a greater benefit is adding a remote physician into the room with the patient. It might be the new telemedicine disrupter.
Do It Yourself TeleMedicine is OK – If you have help
While the “Dangers of do-it yourself telemedicine” are not really dangers (article below), they should be considered challenges to building a reliable system. When starting a new project (or upgrading an old) it is always advisable to bring in outside talent to assist with reviewing the options.
New payment models an impetus for telehealth growth
As the focus for healthcare payment models shifts to incentivize patient outcomes and reward provider accountability, care delivered virtually and via telehealth technology will grow in prominence, according to Nina Antoniotti, director of telehealth business at the Marshfield (Wisconsin) Clinic.
One Of America’s Largest Hospitals Brings Google Glass Into The ER
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has decided to try some “disruptive technology” in their ED by using Google Glass as a telepresence platform. This might be a better way for multiple clinicians to interact with the patient. Trying to maneuver around robots, carts, and cameras can be “disruptive” to practicing medicine.
7 Different Federal Definitions of TeleHealth
Federal efforts to define and advance telehealth are certainly a work in progress as nationwide and state-based laws are developed. A new study in Telemedicine and e-Health explores seven unique definitions of telehealth in current use across the U.S. government.