The emergence of medical care at the patient’s home has been a goal for decades. The elimination of geographic barriers to care can result in more timely, more efficient and optimal results, as well as significant cost savings. The technologies of remote health (known as telehealth) can allow the care of both the physically disabled and the most vulnerable to infections.
Due to increased connectivity through mobile technology and consumer demand, hospitals are preparing for widespread adoption by 2018. Reports also predict 7 million patient users in 2018, an increase of 19 times with compared to 2013. These technologies are also expanding beyond the bidirectional video platform. Now there are more patients equipped with devices that connect, record and report medical information to doctors to monitor their condition. It is estimated that more than 19 million patients will use these remote control devices in this year.
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