| | April-May 20176UTLOOK Healthcare Tech CIOReview's circulation is audited and certified by BPA International (Audit Pending). Copyright © 2017 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.APRIL-MAY, 2017Mailing AddressValleyMedia Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510 230 0396, F:510-894-8405 APRIL - MAY - 2017, volume 03 - 04 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Healthcare Tech OutlookVisit www.healthcaretechoutlook.com Managing EditorAlex D'souzaVisualizerK. Manoj KumarTelemedicine SpecialSalesRichard Watsonrichard@healthcaretechoutlook.com510 230 0395UTLOOKHealthcare Tech UTLOOKHealthcare Tech EditorialAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@healthcaretechoutlook.comFor many, the comfort and convenience offered by telemedicine is a welcome detour from the tiring long wait in the care centers; while for others who are geographically isolated and belong to the vulnerable segment of the patient population, telemedicine makes quality care a mere click away. The stimulus behind the boom in telemedicine echoes the crucial need to curtail healthcare costs, and surmount hurdles in access to quality care.The present-day telemedicine programs offer innovative solutions that leverage the power of video, smartphones, and the web, enabling physicians to conduct virtual consultations. Low cost cameras, continuous connectivity, and evolving networking standards are fueling telemedicine's reach and efficiencies. Leveraging these technologies, comprehensive and scalable telemedicine solutions that can work across a variety of devices, service lines and delivery models are the need of the hour.The telemedicine practitioners envision solutions that can be easily integrated--for instance with different EMR systems and those that support real-time billing and scheduling of patient doctor interactions. The solutions also have to ensure easy collaboration among the specialists spread across different geographies and support multi-specialties for effective clinical evaluations and diagnosis. The onus is on having an integrated system whereby the basic criteria of patient care can be enhanced with the patient's relevant data accessible at any time. The trove of vital patient metrics gathered using sensors, wearables, smartphones, and more can be compiled and analyzed to improve clinical decision making, and usher in personalized predictive medicine.Platforms that can encompass all the stakeholders, from patients to providers and health plans can help in providing a holistic approach to patient care. Adaptable and compliant telemedicine platforms, alongside innovative technologies and solutions that encompass greater care coordination, can provide timely and convenient care in an economical way accelerating clinical effectiveness. With state medical boards and lawmakers stipulating telemedicine standards, the emphasis is on reducing the barriers to the adoption of telemedicine, given its innumerable advantages.On this note, we present the special edition on telemedicine solution providers that pave the way for a paradigm shift in the continuum of care.Better Care Within ReachEditorial StaffEllen Pearson Kathy ArnoldJoe PhillipRMS ShivVivian Murray*Some of the insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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