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How Organizations are Leveraging Virtual Care for MAT Services

Iris Telehealth

have grappled with the opioid epidemic, which saw a significant increase between 1999 and 2010, reaching a stable trend between 2010 and 2020. If they want treatment for OUD, we send them to our nurse practitioner that prescribes all other mental health medication.

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Americans’ Trust in the Healthcare System Low Compared to Rest-of-World’s Health Citizens

Health Populi

At the same time, Colombia resolved a 50-year civil war-type conflict, La Violencia, in 2016, leaving the nation scarred physically and mentally to deal with post-traumatic stress and a public health crisis for mental health. health ecosystem stakeholders.

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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.]. Many health systems struggle to staff multiple campuses or locations with medical specialists, due in large part to high costs and a lack of available personnel.

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As Medical Cost Trend Remains Flat, Patients Face Growing Health Consumer Financial Stress

Health Populi

In 2007, the year I launched Health Populi , the inaugural post focused on just this issue; the post was titled, “Health care is the #1 line item in our national economy…and taking more out of your pocket.”

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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.]. Many health systems struggle to staff multiple campuses or locations with medical specialists, due in large part to high costs and a lack of available personnel.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a survey based in the US, patients that experienced telehealth visits highly rated this type of healthcare (recommendations: > 80%) 5,6 , stating it was beneficial for their mental health as well. Telehealth mental health services during COVID-19: summary of evidence and clinical practice. J Nurse Pract.

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How Bluetooth Medical Device at Home Can Help Military Veterans with Chronic Diseases

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Bluetooth medical devices monitored remotely could replace expensive home visits from community nursing staff for routine checking and evaluation because medical data could be sent via cellular network or through the internet. Prevalence, comorbidity, and prognosis of mental health among US veterans. PubMed Central (PMC).