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Location, Location, Location – Understanding Health Consumers’ Evolving Definition of Convenience

Health Populi

The definition of “convenience” in the eyes of patients, consumers, and caregivers is multi-faceted, with the concept of “location” shifting both physically and digitally. “Why is a real estate services company doing research into consumers’ views on health care?

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Telemedicine triage kiosks reduce ER visits by 11% for ACO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Many AICNY beneficiaries reside in group homes and use Federally Qualified Community Health Centers. A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient. THE PROBLEM.

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Teletherapy is closing the provider gap in rural North Dakota

Clocktree

There is a nationwide shortage of mental health services, but this shortage is even more pronounced in rural states like North Dakota. In response to the shortage, the state has boosted telemedicine as an option for mental health care. Read the article “ North Dakota doesn’t have enough psychiatrists.

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Montana Senate committee unanimously moves forward with telehealth expansion bill

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"During the COVID pandemic, we've seen an expansion of telemedicine used in Montana. The bill also revises the definition of telehealth to expand beyond licensed physician-provided care and encompass treatment such as behavioral health. As noted at the American Telemedicine Association EDGE policy conference last week.

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4 Ways US Military Veterans May Utilize Telehealth and Telemedicine in 2022

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

With this, the US government is leading the way with new technology that allows veterans to get health care from anywhere and at any time through telehealth and telemedicine. With telehealth and telemedicine, US military veterans may be afforded continuous quality care. Health and Wellness Management.

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Why Child Psychiatrist Dr. Manoela Denman Believes Telepsychiatry is the Future of Mental Health Care

Iris Telehealth

That’s what made me stay with Iris and continue working via telemedicine – I just completed four years with Iris. That is definitely a good thing. The post Why Child Psychiatrist Dr. Manoela Denman Believes Telepsychiatry is the Future of Mental Health Care appeared first on Iris Telehealth.

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Pediatric Depression Treatment Using Digital CBT, Self-Guided Interventions

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The cost of therapy or limitations in the ability of this population to attend face-to-face mental health treatment can often be difficult. The researchers found that definitions of appropriate use are specific to each digital, self-guided CBT intervention. Samples of 16,578 young people were examined.