The Future of Telemedicine in Assisted Living

The evolution of telehealth in a post-COVID World: Implications for Assisted Living Facilities

By Patrick Vinck, M.D.
Arizona CareSight Medical Director

 

Our Arizona Medical Director, Dr. Patrick Vinck, spoke yesterday at the AZ ALFA conference on the Future of Telemedicine in Assisted Living. Telemedicine can provide residents with virtual medical evaluations in urgent situations and allows residents to be treated in a safe environment eliminating unnecessary transfers. He shares its advantages and his hopes for the evolution of telemedicine in treating these vulnerable populations in the future.