Telemedicine Archives - Neurology Advisor

Technology Has Broken Healthcare Barriers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Keith Boettiger

December 29, 2020

Keith Boettiger, head of Abbott’s neuromodulation division, discusses the increasing adoption of digital technology to improve access to health care.

Practice Management

Prepare for the End of Pandemic Telehealth Waivers

By

Tammy Worth

November 23, 2020

Healthcare providers should take steps now to ensure that the telehealth modalities they use are HIPAA compliant.

Epilepsy

Telehealth Associated With Reduced Seizures in Veterans With Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures

By

Amit Akirov, MD

November 18, 2020

Treatment of veterans with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures PNES using video telehealth is associated with significant seizure reduction.

Stroke

Home-Based Telerehabilitation Beneficial for Stroke Patients

October 5, 2020

Home-based motor training telerehabilitation is beneficial for stroke patients, with enhanced interhemispheric functional connectivity of the M1 areas.

MSVirtual2020

Patients With MS More Ready to Use Telemedicine Than Their Neurologists

By

Brandon May

September 10, 2020

Multiple sclerosis patients are more prepared and ready to use telemedicine than their physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stroke

Telestroke Consultations Down During COVID-19 Pandemic

August 13, 2020

Weekly consults seen through a telestroke network decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black patients less likely to present with strokes.

Practice Management

COVID-19 and the Rise of Telemedicine for Chronic Neurological Disorders

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 7, 2020

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of telemedicine and remote consultation is becoming an increasingly attractive option.

Patient having video call with doctor during COVID-19

Practice Management

CMS Expanded Coverage for Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview

By

Rachael Beairsto

April 17, 2020

The CMS interim regulations are aimed at improving access to telemedicine and remote monitoring services in an effort to circumvent unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.

Sleep Disorders

Factors Affecting Quality of Life in People With Narcolepsy: The PROMIS Measures

By

Brandon May

March 16, 2020

Depression, negative social stigma, and dissatisfaction with current clinical care can have an impact on health-related quality of life in patients with narcolepsy.

ACTRIMS Forum 2020

Telehealth May Be Safe and Feasible for Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis

By

Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

February 28, 2020

Home telehealth may be a feasible and safe option for veterans with multiple sclerosis who have difficulty accessing services from the VA or community services.