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Athenahealth launches new EHR-embedded telehealth tool

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Athenahealth announced this week that it had launched an embedded telehealth tool to allow practitioners to conduct virtual visits without having to download separate software or use another third-party app. " Nurses can complete patient intake through the EHR and then initiate a so-called virtual handoff to practitioners.

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Cincinnati Children's puts focus on patient experience with its telehealth program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2013, Cincinnati Children's Hospital wanted to establish a Center for Telehealth. At the time, the interest in video visits and other forms of telehealth was growing, and the provider organization had a few clinical programs already up and running. THE PROBLEM.

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7 Trends 2021 Taught Us About The Future of Telehealth

Mend

When considering the future of telehealth, it helps to look backward. 2021 had a lot to teach us about where telehealth is going. So what does the future of telehealth look like? Here are the top seven ways we think 2021 will predict how the future of telehealth will look going forward. In 2022, the U.S.

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Telehealth Technology Helps Prevent Nurse Burnout — Here’s How

AMD Telemedicine

One update that can significantly lighten nurses’ loads is telehealth technology in hospitals, as telemedicine solutions can not only reduce the in-person risks of disease and aggression, but also streamline daily operations. Preparing Nurses to Embrace Telehealth Technology.

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Prelude to Health 2.0 2019: Thinking Consumers At the Center of Digital Health Transformation

Health Populi

modus operandi, live demo’s of new-new things. As EY’s framework illustrates here in the Venn diagram, these many health and wellbeing touch-points leverage various technologies and services: maturing EHRs and acute care, as well as emerging tech like AI, blockchain, and biometrics. As this 13th year of the annual Health 2.0

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The Intersection of Digital Patient Engagement and Care Outcomes

Xealth

The Digital Revolution in Patient Engagement At its core, digital patient engagement encompasses using apps, telehealth services, online resources, and digital communication tools to facilitate patient-provider interactions. Xealth worked with Medbridge to create a customizable plan within the EHR.

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4 Questions to Ask Before Partnering With a Telemedicine Tech Provider

AMD Telemedicine

Telemedicine and telehealth technologies are transforming the way that doctors and patients interact with each other. For nurses specifically, the integration of a new telehealth system needs to be seamless, easy to use, and simple to learn. Telehealth technology should boost nurse retention — never hurt it.