Telemedicine is on the rise. The number of patients and caregivers who enjoy the benefits of remote diagnosis and treatment is growing every day. In this article, we will discuss how telehealth affects the home care and senior living sector. But first, a quick overview of how telemedicine evolved into the invaluable tool it is today.

In the recent episode of the Home Health 360 podcast, Tim Craig, VP of Education at Lincoln Healthcare Leadership, spoke about HCT Expo and shared his thoughts on the current state – and the future – of the home care sector.

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) revolutionized the home care and senior living sectors. With the communications technology evolution, what was once a sci-fi wonder is now available to millions of seniors. RPM not only improves the quality of help they get from caregivers but also increases their quality of living. Let’s talk about the history, current state, and the future of remote patient monitoring.

Several factors are contributing to the shift of care delivery into home-based settings. We break down why, and what that means for the future of home care and senior living growth and spending.

[Video] Get a small taste of what Dr. Joseph Kvedar will touch on during his newly-announced keynote at the 2022 HCT Expo. Dr. Kvedar sits down with Avery Lyford of Digital Transformation Channel to discuss the future of telehealth, how healthcare companies can reimagine the digital health experience to maximize its potential, and patient engagement in a post-pandemic world.