The use of technology to help people live healthier lives continues to grow in popularity. More people than ever are turning to digital health plans offered by their employers, healthcare and health insurance providers. With just an internet-connected device and internet access, workers today can use world-class telehealth/telemedicine, virtual care, and other health tools. USA Wire joins Bill Snyder, CEO of Vivante Health, to discuss the trend and how employers and employees can benefit.
For those who may not be familiar, what are digital health solutions, and how are they used?
‘Digital health’ is a pretty large umbrella term that encompasses every facet of a person’s ability to track, monitor, or improve their health digitally. Many people may think of wearable devices as an example, but digital health is far more than that. Everything from electronic health records to telemedicine and much else falls under the label of ‘digital’ health. In an increasingly digital world, this definition continues to expand. This is particularly important as we think about things like access and utilization issues. The days of simply going into a brick-and-mortar location every time you have a health concern are becoming harder and harder – from long wait times to an increasingly remote workforce, consumers often turn toward Dr. Google or simply delay receiving care at all. This is where digital health solutions like ours can help.
