Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2020

United Methodist faced two different problems: One was falls in its skilled nursing environment and the other was effective telehealth visits for residents. Skilled nursing facilities take care of the frailest of the country’s elders. The other problem it was looking to solve was inefficient telehealth visits.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 2, 2023

News and Research The American Telemedicine Association’s ATA Action submitted two letters to the Drug Enforcement Administration about its proposed rules regarding the remote prescribing of controlled substances. In this week’s edition, one story is, let’s just say, a little foolish. It is the beginning of April, after all.

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Lloyd Price

JANUARY 17, 2020

What is Synchronous Telemedicine? The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) defines synchronous telemedicine as "live video-conferencing," which is a "two-way audiovisual link between a patient and a care provider." " What is Asynchronous Telemedicine? " The U.S.

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SteadyMD

AUGUST 23, 2022

We wanted to better understand who was interested in telehealth and why. So we analyzed responses from a sample of over 1,700 clinicians who were interested in working for SteadyMD, which included doctors (35%), nurse practitioners (52%), and therapists (12%). Why are clinicians interested in telehealth?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 8, 2023

As they roll out new leading-edge technologies – AI and automation, telehealth and remote monitoring, EHR optimization and patient engagement – they're realizing lasting positive outcomes for their patients and their bottom lines.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 17, 2023

and expert personnel (doctors, nurses, technicians, administrators). "USC turned to GI Digital, a company with a long history in providing capsule endoscopy services and related technologies through its sister companies in Europe and Southeast Asia, to create a USC platform for GI via telehealth, or 'Tele-GI,'" he said.

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AMD Telemedicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nursing appears to have the highest rate of burnout at 56%. The number of nurses who reported a conscious and deliberate desire to find other employment came in at 41%. According to a survey in the Journal of General Internal Medicine , nearly half of healthcare workers have experienced burnout.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Cindy Gaines, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeon Telehealth, digital communication, and remote patient monitoring rose to the forefront during the pandemic and are now well-established care delivery options. When thinking about home care, it’s also worth mentioning how technology really empowers at-home care providers.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 4, 2022

Another important data point in this consumer-tech environmental analysis is that more people are open to artificial intelligence baked into the tasks of daily living, shown in the third chart. See that connected sports and fitness equipment grew by 7 percentage points in U.S. households owning this form of technology.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Burnout has been an ongoing scourge at hospitals for years now, and the crushing demands of the pandemic have only made it worse for physicians , nurses , telehealth managers and others. " "Before COVID-19, the level of cognitive overload and burnout among nurses and doctors was alarmingly high," he said.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 10, 2023

Zsolt Kulcsar, medical director at Lee Health based in Fort Myers, Florida, says what he has learned in recent years is that telemedicine is great, but it also is a little limiting. "Telehealth isn't meant to just be a replacement for in-person visits – it's a complement," he continued. THE PROBLEM.

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GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When people think of a typical telemedicine scenario, they often picture a patient who can’t get to a hospital. So when some people hear of neonatal applications in telemedicine, they’re often surprised. So when some people hear of neonatal applications in telemedicine, they’re often surprised.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 28, 2019

"The requirements have changed dramatically and telemedicine now needs to influence clinical, operational and financial outcomes." Burke sought the help of Dr. Avrim Fishkind, then the CEO of JSA Health, which was recently acquired by telemedicine vendor SOC Telemed. From there, an emergency care model was born. MARKETPLACE.

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Health Law Blog | Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2020

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Congress appropriated $200 million in funding for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). The Program will distribute emergency funding to health care providers to increase telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Cory Talbot.

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Health Law Blog | Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2020

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Congress appropriated $200 million in funding for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). The Program will distribute emergency funding to health care providers to increase telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Cory Talbot.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

"ICPs are drafted by a team of nurses, social workers, pharmacists, clinical care coordinators and physicians involved in each patient's care," she continued. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. MARKETPLACE. " RESULTS. " RESULTS.

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American Well

APRIL 29, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be rolled out and a post-pandemic world seems within reach, it is still important to reflect on the past year and how our clients exemplified telehealth excellence and led the way in providing and expanding access to quality care. M Health Fairview. MedStar Health. National Association of Letter Carriers.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Telehealth is becoming the future of healthcare delivery across the globe. While health plans are embracing the ease of providing services to their members, telehealth is increasing challenges around improper payments. The telehealth market is growing at a significant rate, and fraud is continuing to grow with it.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. Telehealth could save as much as $6 billion annually in U.S. healthcare costs.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Amends the Laws concerning telemedicine; creates the Telemedicine Act. LEGISLATION. Passed Legislation. 2/17/17: Signed by Governor.

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 29, 2023

Some of the potential future innovations in the sector include: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diagnosis and treatment: AI is already being used in a number of healthcare applications, such as image analysis and drug discovery. Telemedicine can be especially beneficial for rural areas with limited access to healthcare.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. Telehealth could save as much as $6 billion annually in U.S. healthcare costs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

"In 2020, half of physicians and clinicians reported feelings of burnout – and the numbers were even higher for medical assistants, nursing assistants, social workers and inpatient workers. MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2023

Remote monitoring firm Health Recovery Solutions and CommonWealth Purchasing Group are collaborating to bring telehealth to nearly 1,000 community health centers and FQHCs. Digital pathology application Paige added Mindpeak ‘s image analysis software to its platform.

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Digital Health Hub

OCTOBER 12, 2022

UK H8 Applied Clinical Informatics 2.762 Standard/OA Georg Thieme Verlag Germany H9 Computers Informatics Nursing 2.146 Standard/OA Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 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 Hub

OCTOBER 12, 2022

UK H8 Applied Clinical Informatics 2.762 Standard/OA Georg Thieme Verlag Germany H9 Computers Informatics Nursing 2.146 Standard/OA Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 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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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 2, 2020

However, some forms of technology – particularly those that support telehealth services – are in hot demand as they prove their worth during the national pandemic, say experts who assess information technology adoption by the nation's healthcare providers. "There's a lot of financial uncertainty.

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Henry Kotula

APRIL 10, 2023

Thanks to the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration, telehealth use skyrocketed during the pandemic. But because this opiate produces slight euphoria, drug officials worry it could be abused and that telemedicine prescribing will make it easier for bad actors to push buprenorphine onto the black market.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

With the advent of telehealth and RPM, patients can now receive personalized and effective medical care from the convenience of their homes. By using RPM devices, patients can track their health data and transmit it to their healthcare provider for analysis, enabling timely interventions and better health outcomes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Lighthouse Telehealth is a subsidiary of Harbor, formed in 2018 to meet the growing demand for telehealth. "Rather than just a telephonic intervention, the clinician was able to visibly assess the patient using our Vidyo telehealth platform and could see that the patient had relapsed and was at serious risk of overdose."

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Healthcare right-sizes after the telemedicine explosion. “The historical model for telehealth was an alternative to in-person health,” said Mike Thompson, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, in an interview with HRI. ” Implications of the changing telehealth landscape.

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Henry Kotula

MAY 9, 2020

The group’s four doctors and two nurse practitioners quickly adapted to the coronavirus pandemic, sharply cutting back clinic hours and switching to virtual visits to keep patients and staff safe. Nearly 30 percent of the visits were virtual as doctors rushed to offer telemedicine as the safest alternative for their staff and patients.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Telemedicine is a hot topic in healthcare, with consumers more willing than ever to see a doctor remotely. In a national study of over 2,000 consumers , 64% said they would be willing to have a telehealth visit with their doctor via video. Furthermore, research on telemedicine also shows a pattern of positive outcomes for patients.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 5, 2024

Telehealth platforms Telehealth platforms serve as the communication hub between patients and healthcare providers in the realm of RPM. Furthermore, telehealth platforms now offer integrated scheduling and appointment reminders, streamlining the process of managing COPD care remotely while ensuring adherence to treatment plans.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Telehealth is offering one way forward. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, evaluated an innovative VA telehealth program that serves patients with many common conditions, including headache, seizures, multiple sclerosis, recent stroke and back pain. There are two key problems in neurology that telemedicine can help address.

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