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VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The program connects qualifying veterans with iPads, helping 50,000 of them more easily take part in telehealth services and access other VA virtual healthcare services. The technology also allows me to stay connected with my doctors when I am not near a Wi-Fi connection or near the VA medical center." Dr. Neil C.

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VA study shows benefits of telestroke program for patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"By reducing unnecessary transfers, appropriate lower acuity patients may be cared for within their local community with the added benefit of remaining closer to their family and social support," they continued. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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CONNECT for Health Act reintroduced, would expand telehealth access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The telehealth cliff is looming, casting much uncertainty and concern for the health and safety of Medicare beneficiaries, and the sustainability of our already overburdened healthcare system," said Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. HIMSS is the parent company for Healthcare IT News.).

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Telehealth helps Mayo Clinic neonatologists better treat newborns in emergencies

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

” These challenges prompted Mayo Clinic to develop a tele-neonatology program that allows neonatologists to establish a real-time audio/video telemedicine connection with care teams in community hospitals during these high-risk, low-frequency neonatal emergencies. ” PROPOSAL. " Dr. Jennifer Fang, Mayo Clinic.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Intuitive software tools can help to connect care teams and patients. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2016 Oct; 2(4): 237–244. Patient and Clinician Experiences with Telehealth for Patient Follow-up Care, Am J Manag Care. 2016; 7(2): 238–247.