Tag: Telemedicine
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Remote Robotic Surgery Transforming Rural Canadian Care
Introduction: A new era for rural health Advances in robotics and high-speed internet are reshaping how doctors diagnose and treat patients. In Canada’s vast geography, where urgent procedures and specialized expertise are often out of reach for rural communities, remote robotic procedures offer a potential lifeline. A physician can guide a robotic system from hundreds…
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Remote Robotic Procedures: Impact on Rural Canada
How remote robotic procedures are changing rural healthcare Across Canada’s vast landscape, access to specialized medical care has long meant long drives and lengthy wait times for many rural residents. Recent advances in telemedicine paired with remote-controlled robotic systems are beginning to shift that reality. Doctors can perform critical diagnostic tests and even guided procedures…
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Public Health Sudbury addresses deadly Northern Ontario fungal outbreak at 2026 kickoff
Overview: A Northern Ontario health crisis returns to the forefront Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) opened its 2026 agenda by focusing on a fungal outbreak that has deeply troubled Northern Ontario communities. The board’s first meeting of the year highlighted lessons from the 2021 Constance Lake First Nation outbreak, which claimed five lives and…
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Online Primary Care: How AI-Driven, Online-Only Doctors Are Changing Access to Care
Introduction: A Growing Need for Accessible Primary Care When a personal connection to a physician ends abruptly, many patients are left scrambling for reliable care. In the United States, roughly 17% of adults reported not having a primary care physician, a situation that can complicate routine refills, preventive care, and chronic disease management. The emergence…
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Online Primary Care: Your Next Doctor Could Be AI-Driven
When an in-person doctor isn’t available, online primary care steps in For many Americans, finding a primary care physician is not a simple task. After a physician’s unexpected passing or retirement, patients can find themselves suddenly without a primary care provider (PCP). Tammy MacDonald’s experience—joining the roughly 17% of adults in the U.S. without a…
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Online-Only Primary Care: The Next Doctor Could Be AI-Driven
Introduction: When an Online Doctor Becomes a Reality The traditional route to a primary care physician (PCP) is evolving. For many adults, especially those who have faced gaps in care, the idea of an online-only PCP accessed through an AI tool is moving from curiosity to practicality. This shift is driven by advances in digital…
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Primefocus Health and Marshall Health Network Extend Collaboration to Support Breast Cancer Clinic
Overview of the Expanded Collaboration Primefocus Health and Marshall Health Network have renewed and expanded their partnership to boost remote care for breast cancer patients. Building on a successful initial pilot, the collaboration aims to provide accessible, high-quality care through a connected care model that supports clinicians, patients, and families across regions. The program focuses…
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Primefocus Health and Marshall Health Network Expand Collaboration to Strengthen Breast Cancer Clinic
Primefocus Health and Marshall Health Network Expand Collaboration to Strengthen Breast Cancer Clinic Primefocus Health and Marshall Health Network announced an expanded collaboration to support a dedicated breast cancer clinic, aiming to improve access to expert care and outcomes for patients in the region. Building on an initial pilot program that demonstrated strong engagement and…
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AI-Assisted Conversational Agents Improve Patient Experience with Physicians in Chinese Outpatient Visits: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction Patient experience is a core measure of health care quality, reflecting how patients perceive and interact with health services. Recent policy push in China has accelerated the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, including AI-assisted conversational agents (AA-CAs) that collect patient information before visits and streamlines communication with physicians. This study investigates…
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Lessons Learned From Over 20 Years of Telemedicine Services in India: A Scoping Review (2000–2023)
Overview India has been a global leader in telemedicine well before the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive scoping review of telemedicine services launched from 2000 to 2023 maps how India designed, scaled, and evaluated these digital health initiatives. The findings illuminate what has worked at scale, where challenges persist, and how policymakers and health systems can…