Trends in telehealth: Expanding the role of nurses in virtual care

Nursing has quickly become one of the hottest areas for virtual care delivery, and nurses are eager and willing to work in these settings. Many healthcare facilities are finding new use cases for telehealth nursing that are both cost-effective and efficient. While it’s true that incorporating nurses into virtual care has its challenges, they are well worth tackling — both for the benefit of the patient and provider alike.

Trends in telehealth: Expanding the role of nurses in virtual care

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