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2019: Healthcare IT gains new ground

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

2019: Year in Review It's been an eventful year for health IT. As we look back on 2019, it's worth remembering how far the industry has traveled to get here. -- Mike Miliard, Editor. by Healthcare IT News November 22, 2019. by November 18, 2019. by September 30, 2019. by September 01, 2019.

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Solving the Disconnections in Connected Care

GlobalMed

Inpatient adoption has risen from 54 percent in 2014 to 85 percent in 2019 according to Definitive Healthcare’s 2019 Inpatient Telehealth Study. Providers turn to telehealth apps that don’t integrate with the hospital EHR. Standardizing for Smarter Care. Detached and Divided. Telemedicine is on the rise. Request a Demo.

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VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The new iPad initiative has its roots in the VA's Connected Tablet program , which launched in 2016 and, research shows, has created a more satisfying patient experience and made veterans less likely to miss appointments. Evans, chief officer in the VA's Office Of Connected Care, spoke with Healthcare IT News earlier this year.

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Portugal showcases national telehealth plan with patients at the center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The plan was launched in early November 2019 by the Shared Services of the Portuguese Ministry of Health (SPMS) to advance telehealth, by elaborating on a ­current vision of the field in the country and defining strategic axes for the 2019-2022 term.

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Horizon Health gains operational ROI from EHR and telehealth integration

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Horizon Health Services, a behavioral health provider in New York, in November 2019 deployed telemedicine technology with the goal of meeting the demands of patients and the ever-changing world of technology. " PROPOSAL In 2019, Horizon had deployed telemedicine technology from vendor Amwell. Then COVID-19 hit.

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AccessHealth uses telemedicine to boost mental health visits by 10% during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2019, AccessHealth was able to reach a compliance rate of 71% by integrating multidisciplinary departments with medical concerns, such as mental health, nutrition, care coordination and social determinants of health. The Hemoglobin A1C measure is an important aspect to the quality program. " Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2019, Fitbit unveiled a more data-driven personal health subscription service for consumers that, among other features, generates personal reports that a user can download and share with their physician, nutritionist or personal trainer. Vivify Pathways is a patient-centered, connected care platform.