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In a modern twist on bedside manner, doctors are learning to communicate empathy even when their patients are hundreds of miles away. 
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eMedToday's curator insight,
September 26, 2013 9:33 PM
Key forces driving the telehealth and mhealth convergence trend include: Rising healthcare costs due to baby boomer population, chronic diseases, etc.More than 7 billion smart phones globally and half that many connected tablet devices all over the worldConsumer tablet computers becoming ubiquitous and inexpensiveTelemedicine is becoming a fee for services much as a cell phone.Increasing role of telemedicine and mhealth in home healthcare deliveryAvailability of home telemonitoring programs that utilize effective monitors support patient education and timely clinician intervention based on real vital signs data gathered on a daily basis.Rising EHR adoption rates due to meaningful use incentivesGovernment and local authorities recognizing the potential of telehealth technology as a tool for delivering health and social care services. |
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