Telehealth Awareness Week (TAW) is an initiative launched by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), taking place this year from September 15th to the 21st. This event brings together healthcare professionals, telehealth advocates, medical practices, and hospitals to celebrate and promote the benefits of telehealth. TAW aims to provide educational resources, host online events on virtual care topics, and raise awareness about the role of telehealth in modern healthcare.
This year, SecureVideo is celebrating TAW by highlighting the importance of care accessibility and overcoming obstacles that result from the social determinants of health (SDH). Through our robust telehealth platform, we align with TAW’s mission and provide healthcare organizations with the tools they need to reach underserved communities and bridge gaps in care.
Encouraging Providers to Provide Omnichannel Care
During TAW, the ATA invites telehealth solution providers, healthcare professionals, medical practices, patient advocacy leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to underscore the importance of an omnichannel approach.
The educational content presented during this week will cover the role of telehealth in healthcare delivery, offer current resources, highlight the key benefits of telehealth services, and amplify the voices of patients and professionals who depend on telehealth.
How Social Determinants of Health are Driving the Need for Telehealth
Social determinants of health are the societal factors that influence patient health outcomes, such as economic class or stability, education, social and community context, healthcare access, and neighborhood environment.
Telehealth can remove healthcare barriers for underserved populations by offering remote access to medical services, thus addressing disparities caused by geographical location, mobility issues, and limited healthcare resources.
As TAW approaches, we’re reminded of the vital role that telehealth plays in addressing social determinants of health. By providing convenient, accessible, and cost-effective care, telehealth can help bridge gaps in healthcare access for vulnerable communities.
How Does SecureVideo Celebrate Telehealth Awareness Week?
SecureVideo is dedicated to providing comprehensive telehealth solutions that remove barriers to healthcare, whether those are communication, travel, or geographical barriers. Moreover, our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform offers a variety of tools and features that facilitate an excellent telehealth experience for both patients and providers, including:
- Interpretation services: Provides language and sign language interpretation during sessions.
- Group Sessions: Group sessions of up to 300 participants can be supported on our platform.
- Video engine fallback: Ensure seamless connectivity even if one video engine fails.
- Excellent Video Quality: Maintains high-resolution video for clear communication.
- Easy Scheduling: SecureVideo simplifies the process of setting up appointments.
- Reminders & Notifications: Keeps patients and providers informed about upcoming sessions.
- Top-tier Support Team: SecureVideo’s support team offers invaluable assistance to patients and providers.
SecureVideo: At the Forefront of Healthcare Technology
As we celebrate Telehealth Awareness Week, it’s essential to recognize the transformative role that telehealth plays in enhancing healthcare access and addressing disparities rooted in social determinants of health. SecureVideo remains committed to empowering healthcare providers with innovative solutions that elevate the patient experience and expand reach, ensuring that quality care is accessible for all.
Join us in celebrating Telehealth Awareness Week and discover how SecureVideo can enhance your virtual care offerings.