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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. There is, however, a lingering mystery about what telehealth provision will look like.

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From Zoom to full EHR-integrated telemedicine on $245,000

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the course of a weekend, staff created a workflow through HIPAA-compliant Zoom so that providers could carry out appointments via videoconferencing. ” To support staff and patients, the health center began reviewing a telemedicine application called Otto that could integrate with its NextGen EHR. MARKETPLACE.

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4 Tips for Training Your Staff Through Telehealth Implementation

AMD Telemedicine

In fact, according to a GoodRx survey, over 60% of physicians and nurses plan on using telehealth in combination with in-person visits in the future. Sometimes, a refresher course is needed once you have been practicing the workflow for a short period of time. For more information on our telemedicine products , contact us today.

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The Cost to Cover Health Insurance for a Family in America Is $22,221

Health Populi

That family health plan premium reached $22,221, an increase of 22% since 2016, we learn in the annual report from Kaiser Family Foundation, 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey. This 2021 update takes into account the impacts and influence of COVID-19 on workers’ wellness, access to services, and of course, the cost of health plans.

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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. THE LARGER TREND.

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HIMSS20: Expanding Care to Africa’s Most Vulnerable with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

HIMSS20 is right around the corner – and GlobalMed is excited to be represented on stage on Thursday, March 12 in an education session “Transforming Africa’s Health Crisis with Telemedicine.” Transforming Africa’s Health Crisis with Telemedicine”. And of course, the speakers will answer plenty of questions. But let’s be clear.

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Zoom Became a Household Name in the Pandemic. It’s Working to Do the Same in Healthcare – At #HIMSS21

Health Populi

I welcomed the opportunity to speak (via Zoom, of course) with Ron Emerson, Zoom’s Global Healthcare Lead, just a days before HIMSS 2021 kicked off. In preparing for our virtual meeting, I found that Ron had been trained as a nurse, and was a young pioneer working with the Maine telemedicine network 25 years ago.