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Telemedicine triage kiosks reduce ER visits by 11% for ACO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient. The results showed a significant reduction in the number of ER visits.”

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HHS Awards $685 Million to Improve Patient Care

ACA Times

The awards will go to 29 medical group practices, regional health care systems, and regional extension centers, and 10 national organizations and health care professional associations. We’re committed to helping companies reduce risk, avoid penalties, and achieve 100% ACA compliance.

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Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Today

Further, state-by-state laws requiring in-person meetings between psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrist collaborators should be reexamined as these can safely take place over video conferences. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. This is particularly true for health systems that have become Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) or that are in the process of becoming an ACO. Better Staff Utilization.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. This is particularly true for health systems that have become Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) or that are in the process of becoming an ACO. Better Staff Utilization.