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Integrated EHR enables shift to virtual post-discharge follow-up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care found that provider use of a shared inpatient-outpatient electronic health record was associated with a shift toward follow-up delivered through a combination of telemedicine and outpatient laboratory tests, with no differences in 30-day emergency department visits.

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Joe Kvedar is new president-elect of American Telemedicine Association

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association has elected Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, vice president of connected health at Partners HealthCare and a professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, has served as ATA president before – from 2004-2005 – and also served on its board for several years. Kvedar to be its next president.

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Master Guide to Telehealth Statistics for 2019

Enzyme Health

If you are working in telemedicine, you should be aware of the latest data supporting this method of healthcare delivery. Telehealth Market Statistics. Telemedicine is a big business; by 2025, it is projected to exceed $64.1 Telehealth Insurance Statistics. Most private insurance plans offer telehealth coverage.

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Telemedicine Today (#tday): September 2015

American Well

Welcome to the September edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! For those new to this feature, we share the telehealth industry’s hottest news, events, legislation, insight and more. As we bid farewell to summer, Avizia is excited to continue influencing positive growth throughout the Telemedicine industry.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. Telehealth could save as much as $6 billion annually in U.S. healthcare costs.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. Telehealth could save as much as $6 billion annually in U.S. healthcare costs.

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How communities can better prepare for post-emergency telehealth deployments

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Connected Health Network Infrastructure Population Health Telehealth Before disasters such as tornadoes or wildfires, they should consider designating municipal buildings as "generator and telehealth zones" where equipment and virtual care kiosks can be moved. But what is telehealth?