Transformative Tech: Enhancing Healthcare Outcomes for All

The following is a guest article by Patrick Tarnowski, Chief Commercial Officer at OneStep As many as 91% of patients who could benefit from physical therapy (PT) do not access care, and of those who do, only 30% complete their course of care. There are numerous reasons why. Perhaps patients work long hours or need access to transportation to get them to their appointments, primarily if they live in rural or lower socioeconomic areas. Sometimes the cost of physical therapy services, and any additional monitoring equipment, creates an added barrier for particular populations and communities. When it comes to BIPOC individuals, a lack of diversity in the physical therapy profession can also deter them from seeking services. A combination of these factors may also result in a lack of perceived value in physical therapy, for patients.  The proliferation of telehealth capabilities across the healthcare space over the past two years stands to change how patients receive care in addition to who can access it. By enabling patients to do physical therapy exactly where they are, at their convenience, physical therapists also benefit from the heightened ability to track and adjust for a patient’s progress in real-time, during real-life circumstances. In addition, some modern telehealth solutions require minimal or no additional equipment, allowing for even greater flexibility and access to care.  How Accessibility Improves Clinical Outcomes for Patients Today’s digital health solu...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Ambulatory Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring At Home Care BIPOC Digital Health Solutions Healthcare Accessibility Improving Clinical Outcomes OneStep Patrick Tarno Source Type: blogs