In May, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of virtual care and telehealth services to support convenient, high-quality care for all Veterans. With this announcement, Veterans and healthcare providers can connect, regardless of where each is located. … Read More
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Improving Health and Independence
Many seniors are hoping to “age in place” and remain in their homes and communities throughout the continuum of care. Home health agencies and visiting nurse associations recognize their critical role in supporting seniors (and other patient population segments) who … Read More
How Consumer Behavior is Driving Patient Engagement
Patient engagement is “an integral part of health care and a critical component” of safe consumer-centric services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Patient engagement helps promote mutual accountability and understanding between patients and health care providers. Engaged patients … Read More
How Health Literacy can Benefit from a Virtual Care Platform
The month of October is recognized as Health Literacy Month; this recognition helps organizations and individuals focus on promoting the importance of understandable health information. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, health literacy is the degree … Read More