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TikTok Reveals Consumers Want Engaging Healthcare Content

HIT Consultant

Most patients now have a smartphone and the internet right in their pocket or readily accessible at home, and patients expect, and deserve, to receive healthcare information that speaks their language, both literally and figuratively. A quick search will discover that posts tagged with #DoctorsofTikTok have 8 billion views.

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Telehealth and mail-order abortion possible in some states during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We were already doing much of the education and screening via some sort of telehealth platform," said Dr. Colleen McNicholas, the chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood of the St. And abortion's price tag isn't always covered by insurance, which could put it out of reach financially.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Any abnormal responses or vital stats are tagged and reported to: a healthcare organization partnering with the employer, a clinician on the employer’s staff, or a human resources professional, for a referral to a COVID-19 testing site to confirm an infection and prevent spreading the virus in the workplace.

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Mobile patient communication and telehealth tool helps transform Indiana Hernia Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

My staff knows to tag me in any questions that are outside the norm so the answer comes from me. Any patient who text-messages on a smartphone or has access to the Internet on any platform can use Klara. This builds trust for patients, as I am directly involved in their care and giving them accurate information 24/7.

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