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2019: Healthcare IT gains new ground

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Enhancing the patient experience with technology. by Healthcare IT News November 22, 2019. This month, our coverage will continue a special focus on the patient experience. – Susan Morse, Senior Editor, Healthcare Finance News. Here are 6 major issues facing healthcare in 2019, according to PwC.

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VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans

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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. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Dr. Neil C. ON THE RECORD.

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Leveraging the power of digital transformation to enhance patient care and healthcare providers’ performance

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Clínica Alemana Osorno, located in southern Chile, has introduced digital communication workflows that leverage connected care. Digital workflows are helping the clinic create a better patient experience, enhance workforce efficiency and increase access to care across its 46 medical specialties and four facilities.

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Most clinicians can't access telehealth directly from EHRs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to a survey released Tuesday by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition, the majority of physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals say telehealth is positively influencing clinical outcomes, patient experience, cost and professional satisfaction. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Cybercriminals seek to take advantage of rapid telehealth scale-up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The consequences of cyber risks can be incredibly severe as healthcare data is particularly personal and sensitive," said Kelly Rozumalski, secure connected health director at Booz Allen, in a statement to Healthcare IT News. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS. "Large U.S.

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

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Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Virtual specialty care vendor Summus released Summus Peer-to-Peer to support specialty consults.

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How virtual nursing can help solve many workforce shortage woes

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Hospitals avoid the discord that can exist between internal and travel nursing teams by instead opting for virtual care team support that becomes permanently integrated into the existing team. Studies show there was a 34% growth in virtual nursing program adoption in 2022 and that momentum has certainly carried into 2023.

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