Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2020

The two impacts impact most physicians as a result of COVID-19 have been experiencing a reduction in income (55%) and increasing the use of telemedicine in the practice (52%). Counterbalancing the lack of in-person visits, thousands of physicians have pivoted to virtual care and telemedicine platforms.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Rush Health Systems and Ochsner Health System are partnering to bring innovations in telemedicine to patients. In addition to gaining access to Ochsner’s telemedicine capabilities, Rush’s hospitals and primary care clinics also will be able to tap into Ochsner’s billing practices and other support services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS The study proposed that if telemedicine expansion indicates physicians spending more overall time in EHRs, health systems and policymakers may need to alter productivity expectations and their reimbursement policies. They found that physician time spent working in the EHR during patient scheduled hours increased from 4.53

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 7, 2022

The American Psychiatric Association, American Telemedicine Association and 70 other organizations signed a letter this past Friday urging the U.S. Citing a 2021 study, they noted that the use of telehealth in harm reduction primary care programs providing buprenorphine helped to increase access to care and overcome health inequities.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 20, 2021

In the Lazio region, GPs, health care workers and primary care services are supervising and caring for patients during heatwaves using the LazioAdvice teleconsultation system and Lazio Doctor per COVID app. THE LARGER CONTEXT. Extreme heat has a significant impact on public health.

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Enzyme Health

APRIL 30, 2019

Visibly, a Chicago-based company that offers direct-to-consumer online eye exams, is taking the state of Indiana to court over the state’s ban of ocular telemedicine. The lawsuit highlights a national battle between ocular telehealth companies and the 11 states where connected care eye exams are banned.

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

But the big growth areas were for live video telemedicine, wearable tech, and digital health tracking. This represents a shift more to “me care” in 2020 with the sharp uptake of digital platforms and wearable tech.

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TeleMed2U

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

UPCOMING CPCA QUALITY CARE CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS The California Primary Care Association (CPCA) will hold its annual Quality Care Conference from March 1-2, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. The post Telemedicine News and Events appeared first on TeleMed2U.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In April 2020, telemedicine morphed into mainstream medical care as hospitals and physicians risk-managed exposure to infection by meeting with patients, virtually, when possible. Beyond the sheer scale of patient volumes reached during the pandemic, virtual care was adopted by physicians across specialties well beyond primary care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 19, 2022

"Access to specialty care for many of our communities is scarce; these communities already are faced with primary care shortages, and for those who need to seek specialists and sub-specialists, long travels often are a costly and time-consuming reality," said Tejal A. THE PROBLEM. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. " RESULTS.

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Health Populi

APRIL 9, 2018

consumers rank supermarkets, fast food chains, retailers, and banks as their top performing industries for experience according to the 2018 Temkin Experience Ratings. The post What Would Healthcare Feel Like If It Acted Like Supermarkets – the 2018 Temkin Experience Ratings appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

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American Well

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

There is a lot that goes into a telemedicine program, from engaging providers to effectively marketing the service to patients and employees. Top health systems and employers across the country have built robust telemedicine programs to meet their organizations’ unique goals. Southwest Medical is another unique telemedicine example.

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American Well

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

There is a lot that goes into a telemedicine program, from engaging providers to effectively marketing the service to patients and employees. Top health systems and employers across the country have built robust telemedicine programs to meet their organizations’ unique goals. Southwest Medical is another unique telemedicine example.

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GlobalMed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 4, 2021

Business Insider has also reported that Care Medical contracts exclusively with Amazon Care. According to documents filed with the Washington Secretary of State's office in April 2018, Care Medical began as Oasis Medical Group, with Dr. Martin Levine as its founding medical director. ON THE RECORD.

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American Well

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Welcome to the October 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! By next year, it is estimated that 75% of large companies will offer telemedicine benefits. There is no substitute for primary care physicians, but in the appropriate cases telemedicine is exactly what is needed. Millennials Demand Telemedicine.

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American Well

APRIL 26, 2016

Welcome to the April 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today newsletter! In case you missed them, here are a few updates from Avizia: Avizia is among the 10 Most Promising Telemedicine Solution Providers of 2016. Brazilian Doctor Crafts a Telemedicine System to Combat Zika. Telemedicine is bringing patients new hope.

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American Well

JANUARY 24, 2016

Welcome to the the first edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today for 2016! 2016 is already shaping up to be another BIG year in the world of Telehealth and Telemedicine. 3 Ways Telemedicine is Changing Healthcare. 3 Ways Telemedicine is Changing Healthcare. Why such a gap between support and actual telemedicine adoption?

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American Well

JUNE 23, 2016

Telemedicine Today: June 2016. Welcome to the June 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! In the age of 24/7 communication through social media, email, texting and video, healthcare is trapped in a world where in-person interaction is still the primary form of contact between patients and providers. mHealthIntelligence.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Telemedicine Today. 5 Factors Driving Telehealth to Top $1 Billion by 2018. Large health plans and even the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are starting to reimburse for virtual care, starting first and foremost with the telehealth platforms. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Telemedicine uses mobile apps, video conferencing software, wireless devices, email, and other forms of communication to improve a patient’s access to care. Today many providers are using the following modalities to care for older patients and manage their chronic conditions: Video Conferencing. Remote Patient Monitoring.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

One related effect was that, with accurate and timely communication, patients were more likely to adhere to their treatment regimens, resulting in fewer visits both to their primary care physicians and EDs. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

One related effect was that, with accurate and timely communication, patients were more likely to adhere to their treatment regimens, resulting in fewer visits both to their primary care physicians and EDs. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

"The focus of our session is how technology enables and enhances clinical workflows and patient experiences and outcomes, especially when applied to an emerging area of telemedicine like remote patient monitoring," he explained. " This new payment modality has fueled RPM adoption and incorporation into various aspects of care.

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American Well

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Telemedicine Today: September 2016. Welcome to the (delayed) September 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! School Launches Telemedicine Pilot through Arkansas Children’s Hospital. School Launches Telemedicine Pilot through Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Now, telemedicine is expanding to offer mental health care.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2019

I’ll also weave in the latest insights from the ATA 2019 State of the States report updating legislative/regulatory telemedicine activity at the U.S. There’s a growing trend in direct-to-consumer telemedicine companies recently noted in JAMA in a viewpoint titled, “Prescriptions on Demand.” State level.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 21, 2022

In 2018, Scottsdale Physician Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, saw a need that simply was not being met. Some patients were not getting the medical care they needed, when they needed, because of a variety of issues. A simple cough or cold can be treated with traditional telemedicine. THE PROBLEM. It needed to see all of the vitals.

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American Well

JUNE 28, 2015

Welcome to the first installment of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today, #tday for all you Twitter users. Each  Each month, Avizia will provide a recap of the latest industry news and public policy updates on issues impacting the use and deployment of telemedicine. ” Read More. Healthcare Informatics.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

During busy times, it is easy to feel the pressure of a full waiting room and limited staffing, which unfortunately often equates to shortcuts that can impact quality of care. 5. If your health system doesn’t have a virtual clinic, this is the right time to invest in telemedicine.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

During busy times, it is easy to feel the pressure of a full waiting room and limited staffing, which unfortunately often equates to shortcuts that can impact quality of care. If your health system doesn’t have a virtual clinic, this is the right time to invest in telemedicine. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018.

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Enzyme Health

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

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iSALUS Healthcare

AUGUST 6, 2018

1) Easier Access to Care One thing that patients run into quite often is difficult access to care. All over the country, there are patients who fall into the primary care desert. Below are a few reasons why patients are increasingly recommending telehealth and the benefits these reasons provide.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

JULY 26, 2019

According to National Public Radio, “a growing number of Americans [are] turning to telehealth appointments with medical providers in the wake of widespread hospital closings in remote communities, and a shortage of local primary care doctors, specialists, and other providers.”. In April 2019, she saw 113 patients via telemedicine.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Throughout 2018, we witnessed across-the-board advances in the world of telemedicine. In 2018, more states introduced telemedicine parity reimbursement laws. But above all, in 2018, our definition of telehealth changed. Leaving the hospital doesn’t mean you’re getting lesser care . Hindsight is easy.

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 27, 2020

For example, Amazon acquired PillPack, an online pharmacy service, in June 2018 for $753 million. In 2018, private sector employers in the U.S. in 2018 was $10,224, which is 28% higher than any other nation. Amazon's healthcare forays in 2019 alone include: It introduced Amazon Care, a telemedicine app for its own employees.

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Health Populi

JULY 29, 2022

We can point to other events, too, continuing to re-shape consumer-facing healthcare, including the companies whose logos I’ve assembled for you here, All of these will impact health consumers’ access to and understanding of various health care services and products, across peoples’ healthcare journeys. billion in 2018.

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InTouch Health

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Students will be able to access concussion assessment, behavioral counseling, and primary care services through these various programs. When Hurricane Michael struck the panhandle region of Florida in 2018, it left many students and families displaced. Increasing Access to Behavioral Counseling Services.

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