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12 Ways Telehealth is Saving Small Hospitals

GlobalMed

Today’s hospitals are under pressure. Now consider how much of a challenge that is for small hospitals – many of which are closing as large urban hospitals and academic medical centers thrive. The Gradual Vanishing of Small Hospitals. That in itself is a tall order. Telemedicine Advantages. Manage capacity.

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UMass Memorial Health proves RPM virtual sitting is as effective as in-person care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The concept of a 'virtual sitter' program was considered several times as a way to reduce the inefficient and costly demand for one-on-one patient observation while preserving our commitment to patient safety. "Telehealth quickly became a prominent means of contact precaution across our inpatient care settings.

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Here are the major issues facing healthcare in 2021, according to PwC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“Not to how it always was – but in a way that reimagines healthcare delivery, reconnects broken pathways and makes a giant leap toward a consumer-centric healthcare system.” ” Implications of the changing telehealth landscape. Healthcare right-sizes after the telemedicine explosion.

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Essential Checklist for Getting Started in Telemedicine

Enzyme Health

Find out how to get started practicing telemedicine, what you need, and what can set you apart with this handy downloadable checklist for getting started in telehealth. Whether you are looking for a part-time position to supplement your salary or want to make a full-time transition to telemedicine, this guide should get you on your way.

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Healthcare Workforce – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

We’re no longer in the throes of the pandemic, but staffing issues persist in a major way, and the people putting on scrubs every day are struggling to tread water. I’ve been talking with hospitals all over the country this year, and in recent conversations I’ve heard more and more about virtual nursing.

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Dr. Paul Vance Shares His Advice on Managing Work-life Balance as a Telemental Health Provider

Iris Telehealth

I’d had a great job for about 12 years and then a not-so-great job for 18 months. In 12 years, I’d taken a gun from a patient who pointed one at me, a box cutter, and a set of knives. That way, when you finish work, you don’t sit down and veg out but are excited to do something else. Then you have to shower.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

By allowing AI-enhanced workflow, organizations can implement better data exchange between processes and immediately deliver results in cost and time savings, while significantly improving staff and patient satisfaction. No longer can a hospital survive doing 2-3 total knee arthroplasties in one operating room.