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Recent studies and case evidence highlight how telemedicine overcomes barriers to healthcare access. These barriers include transportation challenges, physical disabilities, financial constraints, sociocultural factors, and geographical or infrastructural limitations. Telemedicine makes it quick and easy to receive quality care from compassionate experts! READ MORE about the benefits of telemedicine at National Library of Medicine (NLM) 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyTG6JHt #telemedicine #telehealth #healthcare #HealthcareProfessionals #QualityOfLife #California #sacramento #nlm American River Healthcare American River Companion Care American River Home Care American River Hospice Services American River Infusion Services American River Visiting Providers

Access to primary healthcare in rural areas remains a significant challenge, but innovative solutions are making a difference. For example, Rush Memorial Hospital (Rushville, Indiana) has implemented paramedicine and mobile clinics to bridge these gaps, bringing essential services directly to underserved communities. This approach is part of a broader global trend. The World Health Organization notes a rising demand for mobile clinics, which offer flexible and viable options for treating isolated and vulnerable groups. A critical component of these mobile health services is the use of accurate and portable point-of-care testing devices. These tools provide immediate information about a patient's condition, enabling timely medical decisions. By integrating mobile clinics with point-of-care testing, healthcare providers can deliver comprehensive care to remote populations, addressing disparities and enhancing overall community health. #mobileclinics #healthcare

Virtual care technologies play an important role across the Tasmanian Health Service. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a catalyst for this rapid change and innovation, demonstrating the value of virtual care to support new and modified clinical operations within Tasmania’s health system. 🎥 Listen to Dr Paul MacIntyre, Statewide Clinical Lead for Tasmanian Cardiac Services, share his encouragement for patients and clinicians to choose virtual care where clinically appropriate. Virtual care technologies enable more patients to receive care in their home or in their community, and save time for patients and our staff. Enabling patients to access appointments from their own home will reduce the costs and inconvenience associated with travel, reduce the number of missed or cancelled appointments, and support patient wellbeing by avoiding unnecessary travel prior to an operation or procedure. #healthcareers #virtualcare #tasmania

Strategies for Improving Access to Healthcare in Rural Areas Access to healthcare in rural areas is a significant challenge due to factors such as geographic isolation, limited resources, and healthcare workforce shortages. To improve access, strategies such as telemedicine, mobile clinics, and community health worker programs are being implemented. Telemedicine allows patients to consult with healthcare providers remotely, reducing the need for travel. Mobile clinics bring healthcare services directly to underserved communities, improving access for those who may not have transportation. Community health workers serve as liaisons between healthcare providers and rural communities, advocating for health promotion and disease prevention. By implementing these strategies, we can improve access to healthcare in rural areas and ensure that all individuals receive the care they need. Photo: GTap #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareAccess #TelemedicineInRuralAreas #MobileClinics #Telemedicine

In a significant move to improve home healthcare services for aging Canadians, Mednow has announced its partnership with Integracare Inc. As Canada’s leading digital health and pharmacy platform, Mednow aims to leverage Integracare’s expertise in private home care to provide enhanced support for seniors. This collaboration is poised to address the increasing demand for accessible and quality home healthcare solutions, ensuring that aging populations receive the personalized care they require in their own homes. Together, these two companies are committed to transforming the landscape of senior care in Canada. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7UGJdj5

A Global Approach, Local Impact 🌎 The project is taking a global approach to address local challenges in elderly care. By working with diverse test sites across Europe, data is been gathered from various healthcare settings, including home care, residential care, and hospitals. This diverse approach allows to develop a comprehensive toolbox that can be adapted to different cultural and societal contexts.⚙️ Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards improving the lives of healthcare professionals and the elderly they care for. #elderlycare #mentalhealth #resilience #healthcare #europe #globalhealth

FEDERAL BUDGET 2024: RACP Pre Budget Submission Through this year’s Federal Budget, we call for increased funding for multidisciplinary sub-acute, community, ambulatory, and rehabilitation services. Through this funding the Australian Government can better support those facing post-COVID-related conditions and help support their recovery journey. We need to optimise health care assessment, diagnosis and treatment services. This includes secondary prevention to make a positive impact on people's lives! #multidisciplinarycare #subacute #community #ambulatory #rehabilitation #postCOVID #secondaryprevention #positiveimpact #recovery #healthcare #COVID19 RACP Pre Budget Submission: https://ow.ly/oz7z50RujWc

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎧 We've just released a new episode of Prescription for Primary Care discussing the latest findings from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, where Canada ranks last in access to primary health care among high-income countries. Our diverse Healtheon panel including Dr. Alykhan Abdulla MD, FCFP, DIPSPORTMED, CCPE, MCPL, ICD.D, Josh Steinberg, and Lorne Solway discuss: 1️⃣ Insights from the CIHI report on Canada's primary health care rankings 2️⃣ The implications for Canadians 3️⃣ Solutions and steps forward to improve access to primary health care 🔗 Tune in to the full episode to delve deeper into this critical issue! Podbean: https://lnkd.in/gR3zd5zE Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g_P4efJ3 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g4GJqK5G #Healthcare #PrimaryCare #TeamBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation #CanadianHealthcare #HealthEquity #HealthAccess #MedicalTechnology #AIinHealthcare #PrivateClinics #HealthcareReform #VirtualHealthcare #PatientCare #HealthInvestment #HealthSolutions #HealthcareRoundtable #HealthcareChallenges #DigitalHealth #FutureOfHealthcare

Access to healthcare has been a huge problem for decades. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Matt Cybulsky, PhD about how my team at Reperio Health is on a mission to make it better. The CDC says that 60% of people are walking around with an underlying, unknown chronic condition. But it’s more difficult than ever to easily and quickly access basic preventive care with our shrinking provider networks. In fact, the average wait time to get into your primary care doctor is 43 days. Not to mention the seemingly endless weeks of waiting for test results, the scheduling and re-scheduling of daunting appointments, the arranging of childcare, the calling off of work, and the inconvenient travel time necessary to simply figure out what your health status is. The time is now to demand a shift away from our current “sick care system”. We need a healthcare system that prioritizes prevention and makes it easy to address underlying conditions before it’s too late. If you feel strongly about this, too, I know we’d appreciate a listen to our episode on the Digital Health Roundtable. You can listen here: https://lnkd.in/gXTwzDHc

Join us at the #Convenzis 7th NHS Virtual Wards Conference, in London on the 27th of February. Hear insights and inspirational presentations from some of the best industry leaders and digital health speakers. Meet our team and learn how the Docobo Virtual Ward solution provides hospital-level care for patients in the comfort of their own home - a model of care that has become even more critical due to the growing demand on NHS services from an ageing population. To find out more or register 🔗https://ow.ly/vKcZ50UEofs #digitaltransformation #virtualwards #remotemonitoring #leftshift