Despite Challenges, Telehealth Has Become a "Permanent Part of the Landscape"
HealthTech Magazine
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Over the past five years, healthcare's approach to telehealth has evolved from a pandemic-driven necessity to a foundational component of hybrid care models. According to experts - including Joseph Kvedar, MD - telehealth has become an accepted mode of care, integrating virtual visits, remote patient monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics. While initial momentum has leveled off, advancements like hospital-at-home programs and command center-driven care models have gained traction, enabling continuous patient monitoring. Policy changes and technological innovations continue to shape the future of connected care, solidifying telehealth's role in the healthcare landscape.