We’re fortunate enough to live in a world where distance is no longer equivalent to being out of reach. You can live thousands of miles apart, and you can still connect with friends and loved ones. High-quality entertainment, from music to movies, is literally at your fingertips.

You can ask for and receive medical advice from specialists hundreds of miles away (through telehealth platforms). We know healthcare and entertainment don’t really fit together, but both fields have been transformed by technology. And digital streaming solutions are at the forefront. 

In this piece, we want to run a rather unusual comparison: healthcare vs. entertainment from the lens of streaming technologies. We will focus on how telehealth and music platforms make our lives better and why I think we need both in our lives.

The Importance of Universal Access

Streaming services have opened the door to both tunes and access to specialized medical advice. Some will argue that one is more important than the other, but we think people need both.

Here’s why:

Why Healthcare Accessibility Matters

Access to healthcare is a fundamental need. Yet, where you live or how much money you make usually determines the quality of care you can access. 

In most areas of the world, rural communities lack clinics or specialists. If you live rural, your only chance to see a specialist or get better healthcare is to commute to the nearest city. This adds to the overall cost, which is why millions of people are left without routine checkups, early disease detection, or timely treatments.

This is how it used to be up until quite recently. 

Nowadays, due to telehealth platforms and streaming services, all you need is a solid internet connection and a device that can go online. With one click, you can connect with doctors in various fields and discuss your worries. 

Overall, telehealth services have significantly enhanced healthcare delivery and patient well-being. A 2021 survey revealed that 86% of Americans found telemedicine made it easier to access the care they needed.

The Power of Music for Everyone

You listen to music during your commute or when you’re bored, but there’s much more to musical notes than background noise. Music has always been essential for our emotional well-being and social connections.

Music is a universal language that the human brain knows and recognizes everywhere. It can also soothe (music therapy, for instance) and inspire. Studies have shown that listening to music can reduce stress levels, improve mood, and enhance cognitive performance.

And due to streaming services, you can pick up your phone, connect your BT speakers, and blast your favorite tunes whenever you want. 

Transformative Convenience

Whether you want to talk to a mental health specialist or listen to Beyonce’s country album, you can do so. This is the magic of streaming!

Telehealth as a Game Changer in Medicine

How convenient is it that you can get home after work, enjoy a meal, and then have a chat with your doctor? You no longer have to waste days trying to get a consultation that only lasts 15 minutes on the dot.

However, telehealth is more than better scheduling management. It also enables continuous monitoring through virtual check-ins and wearable devices, minimizing unnecessary hospital visits.

Things are also easier for doctors and small practices since patient management is easier, faster, and more convenient. 

Music Consumption through Streaming Platforms

In the music world, the revolution started with Spotify. The platform shifted focus from owning to accessing music for the benefit of listeners and artists. 

Today, we have platforms like DistroKid, where you can release your own tracks (no label needed) and distribute them via streaming platforms. Once uploaded, anyone in the world can discover and learn to enjoy your creation.

Artists have a direct platform to share their music, and listeners enjoy a richer musical experience with voices from underground talents to global superstars. 

Bridging Gaps Across Demographics

Whether it’s music or healthcare, streaming services managed to level the field and remove barriers like cost, location, and exclusivity.

Telehealth connects patients in underserved rural areas with specialists typically only available in cities, ensuring equitable healthcare access. Similarly, music streaming platforms bring diverse genres to global audiences regardless of income or geography. 

A student in a small village can now consult doctors online or explore international music without expensive equipment or travel costs. 

So, it’s safe to say that streaming services empower marginalized groups and foster inclusion across communities worldwide through the seamless sharing of knowledge, culture, and care.

Wrap Up

Streaming services haven’t just transformed healthcare and music – we just focused on these seemingly unconnected fields to prove a point. 

The point is that modern tech, like digital streaming, has redefined how we live, work, and connect. From binge-worthy shows to online education, they prove that the world is getting smaller, smarter, and infinitely more entertaining.