Beyond EHRs: The Disruptive Impact of Digital Health Solutions We all can recall that historic moment when the United States’ guidelines mandated the use of EHRs; it changed the healthcare landscape forever. Medical records were digitized. Long-term storage and maintenance costs were reduced. Providers gained the flexibility to access patient data anytime, anywhere. The rate…
How RPM is Fostering a More Connected Chronic Care Experience A few decades ago, envisioning a healthcare future with disease management independent of in-person clinic visits seemed nearly impractical. Care was largely defined as reactive, episodic, and facility-centered. Chronic conditions were monitored only during scheduled checkups, and treatment was provided when patients actively sought help….
Navigating Digital Health Legalities Healthcare technology paradigms such as mHealth, eHealth, telemedicine, and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) are often used interchangeably with digital health. While digital health is the broadest term, encompassing all tools and technologies employed to improve medical care, eHealth specifically refers to digital applications supporting healthcare services over the internet and through…
How Integrating Telehealth into Mental Health EHRs Is Redefining Medications Behavioral health differs from other medical specialties due to its unique approach to diagnosis and treatment. Unlike physical health conditions, diagnoses in behavioral health are often subjective, relying on self-reported symptoms, response-driven observations, and structured psychological assessments based on DSM-5 or ICD-10 criteria. Treatment primarily…