Drones: High-tech? Yes. Disruptive? Maybe not. Jessica Plante Drones: High-tech? Yes. Disruptive? Maybe not. Pharmacies are starting to rely on drones to complete deliveries. But this airborne delivery service may not replace delivery trucks just yet. Oct 13, 2020 Jessica Plante
Teletherapy’s post-pandemic staying power Jessica Plante Teletherapy’s post-pandemic staying power Teletherapy is seeing the same success as other telehealth services. Theory can tell us if teletherapy is built to last. Oct 1, 2020 Jessica Plante
In the face of COVID-19, anti-vaping campaigns are more important than ever Jessica Plante In the face of COVID-19, anti-vaping campaigns are more important than ever Youth vaping remains its own public health crisis. COVID-19 may be the make-or-break moment anti-vaping campaigns have been looking for. Sept 17, 2020 Jessica Plante
Addressing the social impact of COVID-19 Jessica Plante Addressing the social impact of COVID-19 Guidelines were set to prevent COVID-19. But only the fortunate can follow them. Jobs Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explain why. Sept 3, 2020 Jessica Plante
Telehealth is taking off. Stakeholder alignment can ensure it lasts. Jessica Plante Telehealth is taking off. Stakeholder alignment can ensure it lasts. Telehealth is experiencing a massive rise in popularity. How can the healthcare industry ensure this momentum lasts? Aug 11, 2020 Jessica Plante
Building the bridge to better mental health care Jessica Plante Building the bridge to better mental health care Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet health systems treat them differently. Can treating them together provide higher quality care? July 30, 2020 Jessica Plante
How COVID revealed the general hospital’s fatal flaw Jessica Plante How COVID revealed the general hospital’s fatal flaw Since the onset of COVID-19, US hospitals have been filled to the brim with patients. Yet many are facing a second challenge - they're rapidly losing money. July 7, 2020 Jessica Plante
Addressing racial inequities in healthcare Jessica Plante Addressing racial inequities in healthcare Racism significantly impacts health. Efforts need to be made to solve racial inequities in healthcare, and they can start at the provider level. June 23, 2020 Jessica Plante
For seniors, integration is crucial to telemedicine’s success Jessica Plante For seniors, integration is crucial to telemedicine’s success Telemedicine use is booming, specifically among senior citizens. What will it take to make sure that telemedicine's use persists beyond COVID? June 16, 2020 Jessica Plante
Can telemedicine thrive beyond COVID? Jessica Plante Can telemedicine thrive beyond COVID? The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed telemedicine into the spotlight, with both patients and providers seeing benefits. But will its newfound success last? May 19, 2020 Jessica Plante
Homemade masks, workarounds, and opportunities to innovate Jessica Plante Homemade masks, workarounds, and opportunities to innovate As face masks are frequently required in public, the emergence of homemade options in the face of a mask shortage can act as a guiding story for innovators. May 7, 2020 Jessica Plante
The untapped workforce that can tackle COVID-19—and America’s healthcare gap Jessica Plante The untapped workforce that can tackle COVID-19—and America’s healthcare gap With COVID-19 straining the healthcare system and 22 million Americans filing for unemployment, now is the time to train an army of community health workers. Apr 23, 2020 Jessica Plante
