Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get their answers to this question. Miriam Halimi, Vice President of Clinical Informatics at PerfectServe When it comes to innovating successfully in healthcare, your organization has to be ready—your leaders, your people, and your finances.

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Iris Telehealth

AUGUST 8, 2022

Thankfully, with the right solutions at play, healthcare organizations can help the youth in their communities access the right help at the right time – regardless of geographical barriers. Rural communities face increased economic hardships and have fewer community resources available.

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Iris Telehealth

JUNE 27, 2022

Introducing and expanding behavioral health services into your CHC , FQHC , hospital , or health system is an excellent first step towards eliminating stigma in your community and helping more people get the holistic care they need. Educating your organization on mental healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 17, 2023

With offerings in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan and California, it delivers comprehensive, integrated and person-centered care by coordinating the services of local staff, provider partners and community organizations. Telemedicine has grown to become an important part of delivering on CCA's mission.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 16, 2023

"We would do a Microsoft Teams call to connect the two." "Second, our patients also experience problems given the rural nature of our community, which includes a lack of transportation or inability to drive long distances. THE PROBLEM But services were needed more than ever. So, telehealth helps us extend services."

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Iris Telehealth

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Working from home allows you to focus on getting ready for the day and getting prepared for the day when you can do it from home. How do you foster connection with patients virtually? Iris clinicians are at the heart of what makes our organization such a special place to work. Iris was one of them. That’s the best thing.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2023

We know that our aging population has complex needs, requiring more post-acute and in-home care as well as other community-based support. What does this mean to the healthcare system and to patients––particularly those who are ready to leave the hospital and move home or to their next site of care? Now, a fresh approach is warranted.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 19, 2020

million in senior living communities, including nursing homes. Some senior living providers have been ahead of the game for some time with telehealth, like Asbury Communities and Holiday Retirement -- offering services for residents at times when physicians cannot be on site. You’re ready for telehealth, having used Skype.

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Iris Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act opened up two new categories of Emergency Rural Health Care Grants, which will provide up to $500 million to community-based nonprofit healthcare organizations and federally recognized tribes. Recovery Grants must be used in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic to support health care needs in your community.

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Iris Telehealth

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Thankfully, telepsychiatry can ensure patients receive quality, timely, and sustainable care by connecting them to providers regardless of geographic location. Lack of access to proper psychiatric care in the United States is a major challenge for our healthcare system. The benefits of telepsychiatry for patients are significant.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 29, 2023

Some of the most common reasons include: Privacy concerns: Many people were concerned about the privacy implications of Google Glass. The device could be used to record video and audio without the knowledge of the people being recorded. This raised concerns about the potential for Glass to be used for stalking, harassment, and other forms of abuse.

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Iris Telehealth

JANUARY 31, 2022

A: At the time, I was working in outpatient psychiatry at a community mental health center. A: I work at a community mental health center with patients affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities and patients on the autism spectrum. We talk about cases, bounce things off each other, and connect. A: Everything.

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Iris Telehealth

MAY 31, 2022

However, it can be difficult to determine when you should expand your telepsychiatry program. But, how do you know if expansion is the right choice for your organization? Keep reading to learn the 10 signs it’s time to expand your telepsychiatry program. Your existing psychiatrists are overwhelmed by their patient load.

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Iris Telehealth

JULY 24, 2023

For underserved communities , they may have waited months for a specialty provider or had to travel somewhere else. It’s nice that people in those communities can be served through telepsychiatry. How do you foster connection with patients virtually? This month, we’re sitting down to talk with Dr. Kavita Vasu.

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Insulin Nation

MARCH 4, 2020

As news continues to grow concerning the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, it can be hard not to worry about your own safety. Whether you are reading through your Facebook feed or watching the local news, it can be hard to determine just how concerned you should be about this new coronavirus. So just how bad is it?

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

Many of the tools and technology already exist for any state to build or enhance an existing HIE quickly, while still leveraging local expertise for individual communities. . Some ready-made CSS tools that states will find useful include: . Fortunately, that infrastructure doesn’t need to be built from scratch for every state.

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Ortholive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

To kick things off, could you tell us a bit about yourself and your impressive medical career? This personal connection has given me unique insights into the challenges of accessing medical care at sea. Destiney Barker: Your connection to cruise vacations brings a unique perspective to the discussion.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 6, 2022

"The app would allow them to select a physician or healthcare provider from a menu according to the provider's availability and then connect to that provider. El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California, is located near Silicon Valley, home to self-driving cars and robots that deliver food. THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2022

You recently returned from a tour of some of your healthcare provider organization clients to see how telehealth is functioning in the real world. Telemedicine is on an all-time high. Travel to virtually any U.S. healthcare provider organization today and its teams are conducting some kind of telehealth. Where were providers excelling?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Taking time off and finding things that you enjoy and are excited about are key to letting your brain reset and being ready to get back to work. We reached out to our wonderful Healthcare IT Today Community and asked them: which health IT trend has you most excited and why is it exciting? The following is what they had to share.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2023

We connected with MEDITECH , EPIC , eClinicalWorks , ModMed , NextGen Healthcare , athenahealth , and Elation Health. What is your prediction for the EHR market in 2023? Technology to support deeper connections with patients through the best channel possible. EHRs are vital to both clinical and administrative operations.

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Iris Telehealth

MAY 7, 2021

Many people think of the relationship between body and mind as one-sided: if you exercise and eat right, your healthy body will nourish your mind. And, while there’s no denying that physical health can help us feel great, your mind can affect your body just as drastically. Holistic care means treating the whole human.

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Iris Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2022

However, many months later, more shifts at the organization led me to decide I was finally ready to make a change. A: I live in rural Maine and work with a Community Mental Health Center in rural eastern Oregon. Iris clinicians are at the heart of what makes our organization such a special place to work.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

.” Oxford Dictionary provides context for the definition as follows: To work, as in especially hard physical work. To make great effort (as in, “laboring from dawn to dusk”). To have difficulty in doing something despite working hard. ” And finally, one fourth contextual point: “A labor of love.”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 20, 2021

From that point forward, all health systems will need to have a HIPAA-compliant solution at the ready. We can be even better stewards of our patients' health if we supply them with the right tools to remain connected. Telemedicine finally made it to the mainstream.

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Iris Telehealth

APRIL 18, 2022

For healthcare organizations, barriers like these highlight the importance of providing high-quality and accessible care to communities across the country. This connection is highly beneficial to individuals who may not have a provider they can connect with locally. But, what does genuinely accessible care look like?

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Iris Telehealth

APRIL 18, 2022

For healthcare organizations, barriers like these highlight the importance of providing high-quality and accessible care to communities across the country. This connection is highly beneficial to individuals who may not have a provider they can connect with locally. But, what does genuinely accessible care look like?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

" "We're actually communicating better and our staff is actually more productive." The pandemic has created an atmosphere in healthcare unlike anything seen before in modern times. It has set the stage for CIOs and other health IT executives to rethink their approach to accomplishing new tasks. " Joe Fisne, Geisinger.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

"When it comes to climate events – huge, natural disaster kinds of events … all the issues are compounded," said William Kiefer, CEO of Chambers Health, a community-based system in southeastern Texas. At hospitals, workers spent the night to avoid being stranded , scrambling to care for patients in dire conditions.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to find out. It also examines the lack of digital readiness in hospitals, research facilities, public health agencies and payers. counties have both high chronic disease rates and a need for greater broadband connectivity. Challenge: Digital Readiness. Why is that?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

However, not all members of Generation Z are comfortable with or ready for this approach. Online group therapy options can provide a sense of social connection and support. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited. Disturbing statistics reveal the severity of the crisis.

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eVisit

AUGUST 10, 2020

Selecting the right virtual care platform is crucial to enhancing clinical workflows, reducing technology barriers, meeting compliance requirements, and making the most of your EHR -- all to improve patient outcomes, reduce cost and boost revenue. Or other questions that align to your organizations' vision and mission.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features.

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Xealth

JANUARY 24, 2023

RNs need a seat at the table for your digital health strategy to be transformative and successful. While we are on the backside of the COVID-19 pandemic and patient volumes have normalized, care providers are not out of the woods. Again, this begins with a solid governance structure and a cross-communicating clinical-ops-IT triad.

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Iris Telehealth

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Iris clinicians are at the heart of what makes our organization such a special place to work. That’s why we’re turning the spotlight on the amazing work they’re doing every day. This month, we’re sitting down to talk with Veronica Im, an LCSW practicing in California. How did you find Iris and decide you wanted to be an Iris provider?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

However, not all members of Generation Z are comfortable with or ready for this approach. Online group therapy options can provide a sense of social connection and support. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited. Disturbing statistics reveal the severity of the crisis.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 1, 2022

It brings together a great community of healthcare financial professionals with a lot of healthcare CFOs and revenue cycle management pros. This week was the HFMA Annual conference in Denver. I’d say the hottest topic at the conference was the lack of workforce available and the impact that is having on organizations.

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