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Telehealth has staying power, should benefit from lasting regulatory changes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Led by researchers from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study found that 2,656 unique providers conducted 144,940 video visits with 115,789 unique patients over the course of six weeks. "Through telemedicine, we pushed the frontlines to locations far from our hospitals and doctor's offices," said Mann.

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Zealous for Wellness: Deciding What Kind of Change You Want

Healthcare IT Today

The technique involves finding data from public sources such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Data shows that in-home care leads to a shorter course of treatment, lower utilization of the health care system, and better medication adherence. offering in-home treatment.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

That said, the last four years have demonstrated to us that patients will ultimately drive the need for advancements that ultimately move us towards adopting more efficient care delivery models and at scale. Improved level of care can be achieved by using both telemedicine and virtual care. So many good insights here!

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With the Silver Tsunami on its way, telehealth is ready for its moment

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Browse the education sessions scheduled for the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference and expo in New Orleans next month, and you'll notice that many of them are geared toward elderly patients, home-based care and aging in place. " None of that is a coincidence, of course.

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5 Key Insights on RPM Codes & Billing for Maximizing Patient Access to Remote Care

Clear Arch Health

From reorienting to a more value-based care approach (propelled by remote patient monitoring and similar forms of telehealth/telemedicine), to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) with all its implications and promises for facilitating efficient and reliable patient care, innovations are rampant.

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Virtual Visits: Come face to face with the future—now

In Hand Health

Over the past two months, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun shifting its policies in favor of telemedicine and telehealth services. Physical therapists frequently ask, “How can virtual care work for us when what we do is so hands-on?” Telemedicine is one the biggest drivers transforming the U.S.

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Digital care platform helps doc trim costs, increase patients and boost revenue

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"A standard post-surgery care protocol requires patients to fill out piles of forms in person, take home large amounts of bulky, overwhelming educational materials, and participate in numerous sessions of costly outpatient or home-based physical therapy," he continued.