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Majority of health execs say telemedicine has improved patient care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new survey of 500 executives in the healthcare industry found that the switch to telehealth necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a largely positive one, and the majority said at least some of the changes would be permanent. "We have the opportunity to reimagine healthcare delivery," said Kvedar.

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Study shows increased use of digital mental health services following COVID-19 in Australia and New Zealand

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the three months prior to the pandemic, 2806 people registered for a This Way UP course and 1907 people registered for a Just a Thought course. During the first three months of the pandemic, 21,872 and 5442 registered for a This Way UP and Just a Thought course, respectively. Course registrations increased from 1907 to 5442.

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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. And, of course, the digital divide remains a problem.

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New efforts try to balance nurse staffing ratios with access to care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare organizations are "greatly interested" in innovations that can modernize nursing and solve the challenge, according to Tom Leary, senior vice president and head of government relations at HIMSS, the parent company of Healthcare IT News. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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University of Cincinnati researchers invent new telehealth drone

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Of course, synchronous one-on-one video interactions have become commonplace during the crisis. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Twitter: @kjercich. Email: kjercich@himss.org. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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Bonus Features – August 13, 2023 – 75% of executives thing generative AI has reached the point where it will reshape healthcare, 64% of patients would trust AI over a doctor to make a diagnosis, and more,

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Survey Shows Consumers Less Willing to Share Personal Data

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Here are three takeaways from the second annual ARF Privacy Study, in which 1,100 American consumers were surveyed over the course of a week in March. In fact, across most types of information, those surveyed were even less willing to share personal data in exchange for improved marketing.