Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This new work-flow for clinicians led to fast-adoption of virtual care platforms – telemedicine, tele-conferencing with patients via apps like Zoom and Skype along with commercially-built telehealth channels, and the prescription and use of remote health monitoring devices placed in patients’ homes.

Telemedicine 124

Telemedicine Doctors General Practice Patient Experience 124

Health Populi

JULY 20, 2020

Six in 10 patients said their trust/believe in health care providers increased as a result of COVID-19, followed by 50% of patients finding increased trust in urgent care clinics, 49% in public health institutions, 48% in independent pharmacies. 45% in pharmaceutical companies, and 44% in large retail pharmacy chains.

Urgent Care 172

Urgent Care Pharmaceuticals Quality of Care Doctors 172

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Oh, what a difference a pandemic can make in consumers’ life-flows for ecommerce and health care. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care as we know it in the U.S. has been shaken at the root: that is, in terms of brick-and-mortar, fee-for-service delivery and financing.

Telemedicine 118

Telemedicine Doctors Hospitals Pharmaceuticals 118

Health Populi

DECEMBER 27, 2021

That a pharmaceutical company executive is speaking on the main stage at CES speaks to digital health’s mainstreaming beyond elite athletes and smartwatches that track activity.

Pharmaceuticals 161

Pharmaceuticals Prevention Doctors Health Technology 161

Health Populi

OCTOBER 6, 2021

That a pharmaceutical company executive is speaking on the main stage at CES speaks to the category’s mainstreaming beyond elite athletes and smartwatches that track activity.

Pharmaceuticals 141

Pharmaceuticals Doctors Health Technology Medical Technology 141

Health Populi

MAY 20, 2020

34% “thought twice” before asking their doctor for a prescription when they felt sick. People with complex chronic conditions also adjusted these personal medical work-flows: 35% skipped annual physicals and well visits. 23% skipped recommended lab tests or screenings. 21% skipped elective procedures.

Telemedicine 73

Telemedicine Hospitals Doctors Prevention 73

Health Populi

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Be kind to your local health care providers; support their community initiatives (see previous bullet point), and ask your local hospital(s) what you or your organization can do to help the impending provider shortage (nurses, doctors).

Primary Care 165

Primary Care Doctors Hospitals Nursing 165