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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. This surge in adoption is driven by the need to address a host of urgent issues, including the need to engage patient populations, bridge gaps in care, expand revenue sources, and make care more convenient for patients.

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12 Ways Telehealth is Saving Small Hospitals

GlobalMed

Meet accountable care and risk contracts. Avoid Medicare readmission penalties. According to a University of North Carolina study, 113 have shuttered since 2010. Virtual visits can keep patients’ relatives connected to their loved ones’ care even when they’re across the country. Lower 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. This surge in adoption is driven by the need to address a host of urgent issues, including the need to engage patient populations, bridge gaps in care, expand revenue sources, and make care more convenient for patients.