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When the next storm hits, telehealth could be a lifesaver

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"When it comes to climate events – huge, natural disaster kinds of events … all the issues are compounded," said William Kiefer, CEO of Chambers Health, a community-based system in southeastern Texas. During the storm, many patients and providers alike were unable to make it into health facilities.

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Telehealth and COVID-19 in the U.S.: A Conversation with Ann Mond Johnson, ATA CEO

Health Populi

Will the coronavirus inspire greater adoption of telehealth in the U.S.? The article returns to the advent of the SARS epidemic in China in 2003, which ushered in a series of events: people stayed home, and Chinese social media and e-commerce proliferated. Is telehealth sufficiently covered in this package?

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Virtual Health Care Can Reduce Carbon Emissions: the Environmental ROI on Telehealth

Health Populi

This is an important question for two major reasons: There is a direct relationship between health and the environment; and, Health care systems are major contributors to climate change due to the large volume of greenhouse gases they emit. million telehealth visits. million telehealth visits. million in gas costs.

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How communities can better prepare for post-emergency telehealth deployments

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Connected Health Network Infrastructure Population Health Telehealth Before disasters such as tornadoes or wildfires, they should consider designating municipal buildings as "generator and telehealth zones" where equipment and virtual care kiosks can be moved. But what is telehealth?

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In an age when nearly everyone is digitally connected in some way – even many senior citizens, who are often characterized as technophobic – it only makes sense that the healthcare industry is seeing a lot of connected health devices and remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies.

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HIMSS21 tech news: Secure telehealth connections, remote diabetes care with Fitbit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Kajeet, a vendor of wireless connectivity and software and hardware solutions for controlled Internet access, has debuted Kajeet Connected Health, an Internet of Things (IoT) solution designed to enable the secure and reliable delivery of telemedicine services. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet. HIMSS21 Coverage.

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Clear Arch Health Joins Virtual Care Community in Supporting Telehealth Awareness Week 2023

Clear Arch Health

Telehealth remains a lifeline for diverse patient communities and healthcare providers across the nation, ensuring access to safe, affordable, and quality care whenever and wherever it is needed … Today, the ATA’s most important message is more critical than ever before: Telehealth. coupled with interactive features.