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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

Born in 2005 and diagnosed a year later with a constellation of conditions, caregiving for Emmett is full-time for both of his parents. Following the program, the company asked her to give a talk at their global leadership summit in January 2022. Stacy was fighting for home nursing services for Emmett. “I

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Each patient’s parameters were reviewed by telemonitoring nurses, who were able to then intervene for immediate teachings when the patient was out of their range.]. million in avoided correctional facility transfers, and $806 million in avoided nursing facility transfers. Better Staff Utilization. Preventative Outreach.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Each patient’s parameters were reviewed by telemonitoring nurses, who were able to then intervene for immediate teachings when the patient was out of their range.]. million in avoided correctional facility transfers, and $806 million in avoided nursing facility transfers. Better Staff Utilization. Preventative Outreach.

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Rwanda : The Digital Health Pioneer

Lloyd Price

Babyl uses a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning with live doctors and nurses to provide medical consultations to anyone with a mobile device. Strong governance and leadership is foundational to developing, costing, and implementing a national digital health strategy.

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In Memoriam, Bob Waters

LinkousThink

In 2005, he received the ATA’s Leadership Award for the Advancement of Telemedicine and he was among those named as an ATA Fellow in the inaugural class in 2009. Bob served for four years as a member of the board of the American Telemedicine Association.