American healthcare company Amwell, otherwise known as American Well, is set to introduce a series of tech improvements that will give patients more in-room entertainment options, while also enabling them to better communicate with healthcare professionals in a virtual setting.
With these improvements, the company will transform the equipment it already has in place, while also increasing its capacity for telemedicine services. These changes will also enable patients and their families to connect virtually—a need that's been greatly amplified throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assistant VP of Telehealth Services at Intermountain Healthcare Brian Wayling spoke to the improvements, stating "The in-room smart TV and networking enable clinical teams across more than 30 specialties to provide remote care 24/7 in collaboration with the local team, and to interact with patients, family members and caregivers right in the patient’s room—no matter the access concerns and without any extra effort."
Telemedicine Infrastructure Improvements
Amwell is Introducing a Series of Tech Changes
Trend Themes
1. Improved Telemedicine Infrastructure - Amwell's tech improvements will improve remote care and virtual communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
2. Enhanced Patient Experience - In-room entertainment options will improve patient experience during virtual consultations.
3. Increased Telemedicine Capacity - Amwell's technology improvements will increase the company's capacity for telemedicine services to meet growing demand.
Industry Implications
1. Telemedicine - Opportunities for telemedicine companies to improve remote care and expand their patient reach with in-room entertainment options.
2. Healthcare Technology - Opportunities for healthcare technology companies to develop innovative solutions that enhance remote patient experiences and communication with healthcare professionals.
3. Hospitality - Opportunities for the hospitality industry to partner with healthcare companies to develop in-room entertainment options that improve the patient experience during virtual consultations.