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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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Reuters Health: Telemedicine surging in US but still uncommon

mHealth Insight

“Although telemedicine visits have increased sharply in the U.S. The goal of telemedicine is to help improve access to specialty care, particularly in rural, underserved areas of the country, researchers note in JAMA. TeleMedicine is a Bust because Mobile killed it. TeleMedicine is a Bust because Mobile killed it.

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Telemedicine Today (#tday): September 2015

American Well

Welcome to the September edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! As we bid farewell to summer, Avizia is excited to continue influencing positive growth throughout the Telemedicine industry. As we bid farewell to summer, Avizia is excited to continue influencing positive growth throughout the Telemedicine industry.

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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. Telemedicine is a big business; by 2025, it is projected to exceed $64.1 Telemedicine visits increased at an average compound annual growth rate of 52% per year from 2005 - 2014 ( JAMA ).

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Rwanda : The Digital Health Pioneer

Lloyd Price

Patrick Ndimubanzi, Honorable Minister of State, Public Health and Primary Health Care, Rwanda Digital Health Innovation in Rwanda Let's explore 5 examples of Digital Health innovation in Rwanda ranging from artificial intelligence and machine learning to blood delivery by drones and telemedicine.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

A report by the Commonwealth Fund found that Partners HealthCare’s Connected Cardiac Care Program has seen a 50% reduction in heart failure-related readmission rates for enrolled patients since its remote monitoring and telemedicine pilot launched in 2006. The program has estimated a total cost savings of more than $10 million. [In