# Remote Patient Care Platforms This Telehealth Service Visually Connects Patients with Physicians By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telehealth-service References: [vidyo](http://www.vidyo.com/solutions/healthcare/) 'Vidyo' is a [telehealth service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-solution) that visually connects patients with healthcare professionals. In rural areas or cities where physicians are in short supply, telemedicine has become a popular way to help patients access the care they need. This particular service uses [live video chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonari-portals) for everything from routine checkups to surgical consultations. Vidyo is a [video conferencing platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dentistry1) that helps patients connect to healthcare professionals. Vidyo provides high-quality, easy to use video consultations that can be integrated into any hospital, clinic or research facility. The service can be accessed via a desktop or mobile device and all that is required to run the program is a working Internet connection. As a result, physicians can provide patients with face-to-face communication without the need to be in close proximity. The service ultimately helps physicians treat patients that may be unable to access a traditional healthcare facility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Telehealth Services:** Opportunity for innovative telehealth platforms that visually connect patients with healthcare professionals. - **Video Conferencing:** Opportunity to develop high-quality video consultation platforms for medical purposes. - **Remote Patient Care:** Opportunity to create comprehensive platforms for remote patient care and treatment. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** Opportunity for healthcare technology companies to develop and integrate telehealth services into hospitals, clinics, and research facilities. - **Telemedicine:** Opportunity for telemedicine companies to provide accessible and convenient healthcare consultations through video conferencing platforms. - **Rural Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to improve access to medical care in rural areas through remote patient care platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctronic.md) - [Tech-Integrated Remote Home Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-home-healthcare.md) - [Virtual At-Home Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tytocare.md) - [Digital Healthcare Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coviu.md) - [Remote Health Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidoc-health.md) - [Home Healthcare-Ready Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webmd-tv.md) - [Virtual Health Care Consultants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-health-buddy.md) - [Comprehensive eHealth Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ehealth-platform.md) - [AI-Backed Telehealth Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-health.md)