Six Ways Healthcare Will Move Into Our Homes

Published in Vendor Partners on June 23, 2020

In an article from Philips, they note that in the face of COVID-19, many healthcare providers turned to remote patient monitoring and virtual visits to continue caring for vulnerable patients while minimizing risk of virus transmission and reducing the strain on scarce hospital resources. It has given a new and urgent impetus to implement digital health solutions at scale, with telehealth projected to grow by 64% in the U.S. this year alone. 

Sooner or later, the threat from COVID-19 will go away. But the need to rethink where and how we deliver healthcare won’t.

What the pandemic is bringing to the fore is how our homes are destined to play a central role in the healthcare system of the future. Rather than having patients travel to see healthcare providers, can we bring healthcare to their doorsteps? 

Click here to read the full article from Philips.


TAGS

  1. vendor
  2. vgm

From Our Experts

Episode 39: Benefits of Circadian Lighting in the Home Setting thumbnail Episode 39: Benefits of Circadian Lighting in the Home Setting Vice President of VGM Live at Home, Jim Greatorex, is joined by OK Technologies founders Bill Kahler and Ted O'Brien to discuss the benefits of circadian lighting in the home. Leveling the Playing Field for CRT, O&P, Home Access Providers thumbnail Leveling the Playing Field for CRT, O&P, Home Access Providers VGM experts support CRT, O&P, and home access providers with guidance, workforce solutions, and strategies to reduce friction and scale. Leveling the Playing Field for O&P, CRT, Home Access Providers thumbnail Leveling the Playing Field for O&P, CRT, Home Access Providers VGM experts support CRT, O&P, and home access providers with guidance, workforce solutions, and strategies to reduce friction and scale. Leveling the Playing Field for Home Access, CRT, O&P Providers thumbnail Leveling the Playing Field for Home Access, CRT, O&P Providers VGM experts support CRT, O&P, and home access providers with guidance, workforce solutions, and strategies to reduce friction and scale. Virtual Patient Setup in Sleep Therapy: Access Without Barriers thumbnail Virtual Patient Setup in Sleep Therapy: Access Without Barriers Learn how virtual patient setup improves sleep therapy onboarding, expands access, saves clinician time, and creates a consistent, patient-friendly start. Wrapping Up a Successful VGM Heartland Conference & State Leader Summit thumbnail Wrapping Up a Successful VGM Heartland Conference & State Leader Summit One of our busiest and without a doubt, one of our favorite weeks of the year is the VGM Heartland Conference. This year kicked off with a special opportunity to bring together DME state association leaders from across the country for a dedicated pre-conference State Leader Summit. The focus was simple but impactful: collaboration, idea sharing, and real conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing our industry today. DMEPOS Accreditation Guide from VGM thumbnail DMEPOS Accreditation Guide from VGM Simplify accreditation with VGM's accreditation guide that includes a 90-day plan, checklists, and tools to improve DMEPOS compliance and readiness. 2026 O&P Woman of the Year Nominations Open thumbnail 2026 O&P Woman of the Year Nominations Open Nominate a leader in orthotics and prosthetics for the 2026 O&P Woman of the Year Award. Recognize impact in patient care, innovation, and industry leadership.