Telehealth Awareness Week

Supporting the National Movement to Advance Virtual Care in 2022

In the wake of the unprecedented challenges our healthcare system has faced since the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency, one message has become abundantly clear: Telehealth is Health. As national lockdowns threatened to restrict access to quality care for millions of patients, telehealth played a critical role in supporting the delivery of healthcare services.

 

The VIOS Clinic is proud to be part of a diverse coalition of individuals and organizations committed to advancing virtual care during the inaugural Telehealth Awareness Week presented by the American Telemedicine Association, taking place September 19-25.

 

Telehealth has been an important element in U.S. healthcare for decades, but the COVID-19 public health emergency has put a spotlight on the need to maintain and expand access to telehealth to ensure everyone can receive appropriate care when and where they need it.

Following the unprecedented use of virtual care services in response to COVID-19, telehealth now represents 15 to 20% of care delivery, confirming the need to create a two-channel healthcare system that balances in-person and virtual care.

 

Health disparities and poor outcomes from improperly managed chronic diseases have been magnified in the wake of global lockdowns and disruptions to essential health services. Difficulties faced by many patients have been exposed by the inability for specialised healthcare providers to reach out to them in an effective manner.

 

The VIOS Clinic was formed in response to the global call to action for a better more streamlined virtual care experience, to bring value-driven patients to choose theior preferred specialist providers, from anywhere in the world.

During Telehealth Awareness Week, The VIOS Clinic is joining a range of stakeholders, including leaders in healthcare and patient advocacy, in highlighting the growing acceptance and value of virtual care.

 

Through our collective efforts, we have a special opportunity to deliver new informational resources to support broader access to telehealth for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.

We encourage everyone help us build telehealth awareness this September and amplify our most important message:

Telehealth is Health! 

 

To learn more about activities planned for Telehealth Awareness Week and opportunities to participate, visit the official Telehealth Awareness Week website here: TelehealthAwareness.org.