Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 19, 2019

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced the agency will vote to advance a $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program, enabling telehealth expansion for low-income Americans nationwide. "I think the FCC should support this new trend towards connected care, which is the healthcare equivalent of moving from Blockbuster to Netflix.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The American Telemedicine Association, the Connected Health Initiative and other industry groups issued a letter to Congress on Friday urging legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities until the end of 2021. THE LARGER TREND. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The technology also allows me to stay connected with my doctors when I am not near a Wi-Fi connection or near the VA medical center." " THE LARGER TREND. For instance, the agency has teamed with Verizon to offer veterans who are customers gain wider access to the VA Video Connect telehealth app. Dr. Neil C.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 29, 2020

More than 80 organizations led by the Alliance for Connected Care called this week for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to implement a telemedicine special registration that would allow providers to remotely prescribe controlled substances. THE LARGER TREND. Tech has played a vital role in combating the opioid crisis.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

EarlySense, a vendor of contact-free continuous monitoring technology, has sold some of its assets to Hillrom, which develops connected care and collaboration tools. "We look forward to bringing this critical technology to additional customers around the world as we deliver on our vision of Advancing Connected Care."

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than 330 healthcare and industry organizations asked Congress this week to facilitate a pathway to comprehensive, permanent telehealth reform after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. THE LARGER TREND. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The survey is part of the Telehealth Impact Study prepared by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition Telehealth Workgroup, which includes the American Medical Association, American Telemedicine Association, Digital Medical Society, Massachusetts Health Quality Partners, MassChallenge Health Tech, Mayo Clinic and MITRE Corporation.

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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. THE LARGER TREND. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 12, 2022

"Ultimately, implementation of the NTSP has enhanced timely disposition of the patient to match their stroke needs while at the same time elevating the care provided at the local facility to minimize the need for unnecessary transfers," read the study. THE LARGER TREND. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

It's already responsible for the biggest telemedicine infrastructure in the nation, and use of its telehealth services is surging. The sprawling provider network continues to seek new ways to deliver better care to its members where they live, in their communities and their homes. Evans, VA Office Of Connected Care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 16, 2020

THE LARGER TREND. The bill was immediately greeted with enthusiastic approval from a chorus of healthcare industry groups. "It is clear that telemedicine is part of the future of our healthcare system, and should be continued as an attainable tool post-pandemic," said Rep. ON THE RECORD.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The task force, which was convened by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the Alliance for Connected Care and the American Telemedicine Association, represented a broad spectrum of stakeholders who spent the summer building consensus around the challenges and opportunities for virtual care. THE LARGER TREND.

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JULY 27, 2021

Not only is there no clinical evidence to support these requirements, but they also exacerbate clinician shortages and worsen health inequities by restricting access for those individuals with barriers preventing them from traveling to in-person care.15 THE LARGER TREND. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

“VA’s tablet program is a model that other networked healthcare systems across the country can mirror, and demonstrates the potential of telehealth capabilities in the years to come.” ” THE LARGER TREND. Nathan Eddy is a healthcare and technology freelancer based in Berlin. Twitter: @dropdeaded209.

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MARCH 30, 2020

It offers one system for telemedicine that spans the care continuum from urgent to acute care, and equips clinicians, patients and the industry that supports them with tools to enhance the healthcare experience. GlobalMed offers software, stations and diagnostic devices for telemedicine delivery. First Stop Health.

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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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