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FCC and other awards helped enable permanent telehealth policy changes in Virginia

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The telemedicine program of the Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System was established in 1995 to enhance timely patient access to healthcare services, particularly for patients in rural regions of the Commonwealth of Virginia. "In 2019, UVA Health created a multi-stakeholder strategic plan for telemedicine."

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Controlling Prison Healthcare Costs with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

When you think of a typical telemedicine visit, you might picture a patient in a rural town communicating with a big-city specialist, or a primary care provider triaging with an emergency room department. Telemedicine can control costs in several ways. Texas Saves $780 Million with Telemedicine.

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Cincinnati Children's puts focus on patient experience with its telehealth program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2013, Cincinnati Children's Hospital wanted to establish a Center for Telehealth. At the time, the interest in video visits and other forms of telehealth was growing, and the provider organization had a few clinical programs already up and running. THE PROBLEM. This hybrid workflow was also a remaining challenge.

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Health Is Everywhere at #CES2021 – CTA’s CES 2021 Tech Trends to Watch

Health Populi

Increase in virtual telemedicine appointments increased ten times in 15 days. Wearables were developed beyond the wrist (a trend I spotted at CES back in 2013, discussed here through my #CES2013 lens ). And in 2021 at CES in the era of COVID and beyond, telehealth is now, just, part of the continuum of health care.

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Correctional Healthcare Is Changing and Here’s Why

GlobalMed

But did you know virtual health is making a big impact on inmate care? When you think of a typical telehealth visit, you might picture a patient at home communicating with a primary care provider or a patient and nurse in a long-term care facility coordinating care with a specialist. Improved Care.

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Telehealth Brings Doctors into Schools

American Well

Providers worldwide are using telehealth to break down barriers and find unique new ways to reach children and their parents. Telehealth is changing the equation by connecting kids to pediatricians without leaving their school’s campus. Children’s started a telehealth program at a pair of preschools in 2013.

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Telehealth Brings Doctors into Schools

American Well

Providers worldwide are using telehealth to break down barriers and find unique new ways to reach children and their parents. Telehealth is changing the equation by connecting kids to pediatricians without leaving their school’s campus. Children’s started a telehealth program at a pair of preschools in 2013.