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Avel eCare Expands Hospitalist and Senior Care Telemedicine Services with Acquisition of Fident Health

Healthcare IT Today

The deal strengthens Avel eCare’s existing clinician network and builds on the company’s successful acute and post-acute telemedicine solutions to help hospitals, health systems, and senior care facilities throughout the United States deliver state-of-the-art care to their communities. Brown, M.D., CEO at Fident Health.

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Avel eCare Announces the Acquisition of NightWatch to Expand Pharmacy Telemedicine Services

Healthcare IT Today

The expansion of remote pharmacy services strengthens Avel eCare’s portfolio of telemedicine offerings and helps meet the growing demand for pharmacy telemedicine services across the United States. An important aspect of our acute telemedicine services resides with our unique pharmacy services. About Avel eCare.

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HHS, DOD and vendors partner for critical care via telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the past few months, the organizations have deployed telemedicine services to support care in at least a half-a-dozen states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. For example, in Florida, Avel eCARE partnered with EMS workers to help get Regeneron delivered to homebound patients.

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Zoom is helping MaineGeneral Health boost its telehealth success

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020 and everything shut down, it became imperative for healthcare provider organizations to adopt telemedicine to deliver care. But so many organizations had no telemedicine programs, and thus technology, in place. You've had great success in telemedicine using Zoom technology.

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Bonus Features – November 20, 2022 – 90% of healthcare buyers prioritize virtual care but want a clear roadmap, wearable data helped predict COVID-19 infections 12 days before the CDC, and more

Healthcare IT Today

The water is muddy, according to the report, because few vendors distinguish between telemedicine – a replacement for an in-person appointment – and virtual care – a broader set of services. ONC published a blog post highlighting how to meet the 2015 Edition Cures Update requirements for ONC certification.

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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. " As the Baby Boomers age and put strain on U.S.

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How Essen Health Care used an AI virtual care assistant to make thousands of patient calls in just days

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Our program members required promptly timed outreach to identify their needs and align resources to meet their needs," said Dr. Sumir Sahgal, lead physician and founder at Essen Health Care in Bronx, New York. " MEETING THE CHALLENGE. She helps them, and they work together to manage overall patient care coordination.

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