Telehealth and hospital at home

Access to healthcare remains a significant barrier to improved outcomes in Canada; the solution is technology!

Given the advances in health-tech,med-tech and med-

services, we are entering an era where access to healthcare can be greatly expanded through telemedicine and telehealth. This shift was evident during the global COVID-19 pandemic, as healthcare providers moved away from traditional hospital settings. Radiology, for example, has been a pioneer in telemedicine, allowing radiologists to examine and diagnose patients remotely from the comfort of their home.

Electronic medical records further enhance access and transportability of healthcare information.

Additionally, wearable mobile devices contribute to this evolving landscape, making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

As hospital budgets face increasing pressure, patients are being discharged sooner to continue their recovery at home or in rehabilitation facilities. Research indicates that patients often recover better at home.

With the growing presence of technology a home, the concept of "hospital at home" is now a reality. Products such as fall detection systems, remote patient monitoring, and other innovative solutions enable even the most complex patient recoveries to occur in the comfort of their own homes.