Joel E. Barthelemy, Author at GlobalMed

Oct 21

Furthering Health Equity in Africa

By Joel E. Barthelemy Global Presence, International Health, Remote Care, Telemedicine Technologies No Comments

Africa is facing a dramatic public health crisis - with high communicable and chronic disease rates, maternal mortality, neonatal deaths, and a shocking number of HIV/AIDS cases. A primary factor in this crisis is the lack of access to health care. In remote Zimbabwe villages healthcare may be limited to...

Sep 30

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12 Ways Telehealth is Saving Small Hospitals

By Joel E. Barthelemy Health Information Technology, Resource Management, Telemedicine Technologies, Virtual Care No Comments

Today’s hospitals are under pressure. As community hubs of healthcare, they are tasked with delivering expert medical care across emergency departments, outpatient practices, surgical suites, labs, radiology departments, intensive care units and more. That in itself is a tall order. But consider that they’re also asked to: Provide an exceptional…

Sep 18

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6 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

By Joel E. Barthelemy General Interest, Patient Engagement, Telemedicine Technologies, Virtual Care No Comments

It’s November and that means it’s National Diabetes Month. Most people have some awareness of what diabetes is; many have family members or friends with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. But what isn’t as well known is how telemedicine is helping patients manage their condition and live healthier lives....

Jul 27

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The Virtual Future of Long-Term Care

By Joel E. Barthelemy Future of Healthcare, Patient Engagement, Seniors, Virtual Care No Comments

Long-term care facilities have been some of the hardest hit during the COVID pandemic. According to the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity as of May 2020, 42% of the nation’s known coronavirus deaths are long-term care residents and staff. To date, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has...

Jul 21

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The Uncompromising Quality of Virtual Care

By Joel E. Barthelemy Future of Healthcare, Patient Engagement, Provider Burnout, Virtual Care No Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic stressed healthcare systems worldwide, propelling the first time use of telehealth for patients and providers alike. As we continue fighting this deadly new disease and race against time for a vaccine, it is expected that telehealth technologies are here to stay. But as with any new technology,...

Jun 09

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Are We Going to Continue to Tolerate Broken Health Care Systems?

By Joel E. Barthelemy Future of Healthcare, General Interest, Thought Leadership No Comments

Let me first be clear, I am not referring to our beloved healthcare workers who we all are indebted to and admire more than ever. However, before COVID-19 consumed the world, our healthcare systems were already struggling. In America, medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy, and many people...

Jun 02

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Exploring the Cosmos with Telemedicine

By Joel E. Barthelemy Future of Healthcare, General Interest, Remote Care, Telemedicine Technologies 3 Comments

If you’ve ever stood in your backyard on a summer night and looked up at the glittering cosmos – or debated the merits of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise vs. Star War’s Millennium Falcon – you’ve probably wondered how far we’ll penetrate the mysteries of space in our lifetime. In some...

Jun 01

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How Telehealth Expands Cancer Care Access

By Joel E. Barthelemy Evidence-Based Telehealth, Remote Care, Specialty Care, Telemedicine Software, Telemedicine Technologies, Virtual Care No Comments

Almost everyone knows someone who has been impacted by cancer, and each diagnosis has its own set of challenges. But a problem no cancer patient should have to deal with is whether they can see a doctor who can address their medical needs. Yet the American Society of Clinical Oncology...

May 27

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Telehealth: Removing Roadblocks to Care

By Joel E. Barthelemy Corrections, Cost Savings, General Interest, Remote Care, Telemedicine Technologies, Virtual Care No Comments

While many of us are accustomed to having readily available access to healthcare, that isn’t the reality for many in remote locations. At GlobalMed we know telemedicine can bring care to remote areas, but even with advancements in technology, people in rural and remote locations continue to face limitations in...

May 12

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COVID-19: A Catalyst of Change for Rural America

By Joel E. Barthelemy General Interest, Health Information Technology, Public Policy, Telemedicine Technologies, Virtual Care No Comments

COVID-19 has arrived in rural America, threatening the livelihoods of its most vulnerable residents. Many rural communities have an older, poorer population, and limited hospitals and medical staff. A Kaiser Health News study found that overall, 18 million people live in  counties that have hospitals but no ICU, and about...

Joel E. Barthelemy

Furthering Health Equity in Africa

12 Ways Telehealth is Saving Small Hospitals

6 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

The Virtual Future of Long-Term Care

The Uncompromising Quality of Virtual Care

Are We Going to Continue to Tolerate Broken Health Care Systems?

Exploring the Cosmos with Telemedicine

How Telehealth Expands Cancer Care Access

Telehealth: Removing Roadblocks to Care

COVID-19: A Catalyst of Change for Rural America

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