When it comes to children, there is nothing more important to a parent than health and safety. Sandra Lawrence, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Children's Mercy, breaks down the important benefits of telehealth services in schools. With video conferencing ability and Google Fiber speed, school nurses can address student ailments without parents having to leave work and take their children to the doctor's office. ... continue reading »
Jeff Pfaff watched his mother take care of his aging grandmother while growing up. He remembers the numerous trips to her house and to the doctor’s office, the hassle and expense it put on his grandmother. ... continue reading »
With Google’s gigabit network on the horizon, Kansas City’s telehealth arena sits on the brink of the next frontier in American health care. High-speed broadband will assist already-established telehealth entities to expand health care in metro areas, making services more accessible for low-income and underserved populations. ... continue reading »