When you mention telehealth, most people think of treating patients for physical ailments. Now it may also have a place for treating mental health issues.According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in four adult Americans suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Many of those...
Using Telemedicine to Increase Hospital Revenue
Telemedicine has grown dramatically in the past few years. Not only has it provided benefits to consumers, but it’s now proving to address a hospital’s key objective: boost the bottom line.According to a recent study in the journal Telemedicine and e-Health, hospitals that utilize telemedicine technology and referred patients to...