Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Still, challenges remain: respondents are concerned about payment rates, technology and workflow issues that continue to present barriers to seamless virtual care. "The use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights its importance in care delivery. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2020

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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A study performed in rural areas of Colombia showed that 65% of the patients see telehealth appointments as an overall improvement in healthcare. 6 Another study further showed that 65% of patients were likely to get a call with a specialist, particularly in cases which are relevant for pre-op visits or follow-ups. References.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Two recent studies indicate a plan by the U.S. A JAMIA Open study published in August concluded the initiative successfully reached veterans in rural areas and patients with mental health conditions, while a separate study published by Psychiatric Services found the VA’s efforts also led to improved clinical efficiency.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 16, 2020

Requiring a study on the use of telehealth during COVID, including its costs, uptake rates, measurable health outcomes, and racial and geographic disparities. The bill was immediately greeted with enthusiastic approval from a chorus of healthcare industry groups. Healthcare IT News is a publication of HIMSS Media. ON THE RECORD.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 30, 2021

"The telehealth cliff is looming, casting much uncertainty and concern for the health and safety of Medicare beneficiaries, and the sustainability of our already overburdened healthcare system," said Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. HIMSS is the parent company for Healthcare IT News.).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

” These challenges prompted Mayo Clinic to develop a tele-neonatology program that allows neonatologists to establish a real-time audio/video telemedicine connection with care teams in community hospitals during these high-risk, low-frequency neonatal emergencies. ” PROPOSAL. " Dr. Jennifer Fang, Mayo Clinic.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The American Telemedicine Association maintains a US bills related to telemedicine and their status. The study citing this result reasons, “Lower telehealth use by rural beneficiaries may be due to limitations in broadband access and challenges with Internet availability and affordability.”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

The pandemic has created an atmosphere in healthcare unlike anything seen before in modern times. This is the sixth instalment in Healthcare IT News ' feature story series, "Health IT Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Era." The new importance of telemedicine. " Joe Fisne, Geisinger. "We went ahead.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2020

” In addition, United Methodist’s new telehealth system ensures that all residents are given the ability to remotely connect with their primary care providers in a safe and secure environment. “We anticipate being able to connect our residents with their care teams more frequently through these visits,” he said.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 5, 2023

We reached out to our beautiful Healthcare IT Today Community to get their insights on the role technology can play in working towards health equity. Our uninsured and Medicaid populations receive some of the most fragmented care due to the difficulty in finding consistent primary care and available specialists.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

They provide health measures of patients and transmit them back to providers – or in some cases are reported back to providers – to facilitate healthcare decisions from afar. Hospitals across the nation are using connected health and RPM to great effect during the pandemic.

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