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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. Of course, that's been the case every year over the past decade since the first meaningful use checks were mailed out, kickstarting the digital healthcare age as we know it. Enhancing the patient experience with technology. by November 18, 2019.

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Maimonides Medical Center completes massive digital health initiative in two years

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At the time, Maimonides was not engaged in any telemedicine or other digital health initiatives. It was falling short of its patients' expectations in an increasingly digital world, and it was at a competitive disadvantage relative to peer organizations in the market. THE PROBLEM. " Rob Cimino, Maimonides Medical Center.

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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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Post-pandemic, majority of patients say they prefer in-person care, survey finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A survey conducted on behalf of Kyruus, a patient-experience software vendor, found that the majority of consumers say they still prefer in-person care for long-term needs. But the future of telemedicine remains somewhat murky – and long-term patient interest seems to vary based on who's asking and who's being asked.

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A Guide to Patient Retention and How Telehealth Can Help

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This article was originally published in December 2019 and was updated in March 2023. As patient retention is a measurement of your ability to keep patients loyal to your healthcare organization, it is important for the bottom line of your practice as well as the longevity and reputation of your service.

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At UPMC, Android-enabled telehealth keeps child transplant patients safe

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2018 and 2019, 36% of the organization's transplanted population were Medicaid and others were in rural areas with poor access to local care, necessitating travel to the center for routine or acute care and follow-up. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. THE PROBLEM.

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Value-based healthcare – what it means for Thailand

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the context of Thailand, this could mean bringing care to people especially in rural areas in which healthcare is not easily accessible. In that regard, Thailand has begun development of its telemedicine programme at 32 hospitals located in rural areas in eight provinces since March this year. ii) Patient experience.

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