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Australia ends support for 128 telehealth items

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Some changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for telehealth items in Australia – including the termination of 128 items, amendment of 17 items, and the addition of two more items – have taken effect this week. Some healthcare leaders in the country have pointed out potential consequences of the MBS telehealth changes.

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Telehealth can be a safe technique in high-risk pregnancies, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A recent study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth can be safe and effective when it comes to managing high-risk pregnancies. "One of these innovative approaches is telehealth, which is being increasingly employed in recent years."

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Designing Digital Health for Public Health Preparedness and Equity: the Consumer Tech Association Doubles Down

Health Populi

during the first quarter of 2020, digital health rose to the occasion: namely telehealth, remote and virtual care mounted by health care providers across the nation within days of the WHO calling the virus a global pandemic. Reimbursement for digital/telecare/virtual care services for both public and private payors.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

These challenges gave telehealth the chance to grab the spotlight. The benefits of telehealth are striking, offering hospitals the chance to brand themselves as innovative and using cutting-edge technologically. Here, we summarize 8 reasons why you should consider telehealth to be part of the holistic health practice of your hospital.

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Gen Z and Millennials: What They Want from Healthcare

MeMD

HIMSS 2021 State of Healthcare Report revealed nearly two-thirds of respondents prefer the convenience of virtual vs. in-person care. That number is even higher among younger generations: Gen Z and Millennials are entirely on board with telehealth, with 44% reporting they may switch providers if virtual visits aren’t offered going forward.

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Digital Health Academic Journals

Digital Health Hub

Last Update: January 27, 2023 Number Journal Name Impact Factor (2021) Publishing Options Publisher Country G1 The Lancet Digital Health 36.615 OA Elsevier Ltd. USA TELEHEALTH T1 Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 6.344 Standard SAGE Publications Ltd UK T2 Telemedicine Journal and e-Health 5.033 Standard Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

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Digital Health Academic Journals

Digital Health Hub

Number Journal Name Impact Factor (2021) Publishing Options Publisher Country G1 The Lancet Digital Health 36.615 OA Elsevier Ltd. USA TELEHEALTH T1 Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 6.344 Standard SAGE Publications Ltd UK T2 Telemedicine Journal and e-Health 5.033 Standard Mary Ann Liebert Inc. OA JMIR Publications Inc.