With an aging population, Maine seniors have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our seniors often have many medical diagnoses and issues, and go to doctor’s visits frequently. Since March last year, they’ve had to put themselves at risk for COVID-19 infection or miss vital appointments. In a typical year, many Maine seniors are forced to drive several hours across the state for specialized … [Read more...]
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide. Currently available to the company's employees in Washington state, Amazon Care is an app that connects … [Read more...]
CES 2021: Enter the brave new world of digital healthcare boom
Digital health care is in the spotlight at the tech industry's big event this week amid a pandemic that has highlighted the importance of remote services, with a potentially lasting impact on medical delivery. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is being held online from 11-14 January, will showcase technology for remote patient visits, biosensors and a range of other gadgetry that can … [Read more...]
Rethinking health care delivery in Jamaica in a post-COVID-19 world (part 9)
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 10-25-2020] What can the Government do to unlock the potentials in the sector? The nexus between health care and economic development is well established and there is no question the Government has a significant role to play in unlocking the immense opportunities in the health care sector. The role of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will need to be … [Read more...]
Telemedicine gains ground as coronavirus stretches hospitals
[Reprinted: Nikkei Asia, 5-18-2020] As the coronavirus outbreak overwhelms hospitals across the world, online medical services have become a valuable tool for connecting patients and doctors without placing further strain on the system. "You've been prescribed 30 days of medication for dyslipidemia, how are you feeling?" a pharmacist at a Tokyo drugstore asked in March. The patient, a man in … [Read more...]
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