Top Ten Telehealth Stories of 2022

In-person gatherings returned this year as the pandemic subsided and more people were able to meet safely. Telehealth advocates gathered at the South Carolina State House to present on key telehealth programs, demonstrating the impact of the state’s investment in telehealth to various legislators from around the state. Telehealth leaders joined one another in-person, for the first time in two years, at the 10th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina. These networking opportunities provided a chance to catch up on the latest telehealth technology and keep informed on telehealth policy changes. 

Here are the top ten telehealth stories of the year:

1. Telerehabilitation Improves Access to Speciality Stroke Care
2. Virtual Care Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Heart Failure 
3. Virtual Conferences Allow Earlier Detection of Disease for Lung Cancer Patients 
4. Telehealth Brings Powerful Tools to Caregivers 
5. SCTA Strategy Series: Hospital Support 
6. U.S Sen. Tim Scott receives National Telehealth Champion Award
7. SCTA Strategy Series: Primary Care Support
8. Dr. Michael Lyons receives South Carolina Telehealth Pioneer Award
9. SCTA Strategy Series: Convenient Care
10. Governor declares Telehealth Awareness Week in SC