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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. To date, Avel eCare pharmacists have conducted more than 30,000 interventions and helped facilities avoid thousands of adverse drug events.

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Two major telehealth orgs team up to expand virtual care training

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association and the American Board of Telehealth announced Tuesday that they were partnering to expand access to training and education for virtual care. The courses may be used for Continuing Medical Education or Continuing Nursing Education credits. "We share a common goal with ATA. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Avera eCARE connects diabetic student to registered nurse within seconds

American Well

As the number of children in the United States with significant health challenges rises, so does the need to provide experienced nursing care within schools. Within seconds, 8-year-old Aiden Knutson is connected to an Avera eCare nurse – Aiden at school in Toronto, the nurse in Sioux Falls.

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Avera eCARE connects diabetic student to registered nurse within seconds

American Well

As the number of children in the United States with significant health challenges rises, so does the need to provide experienced nursing care within schools. Within seconds, 8-year-old Aiden Knutson is connected to an Avera eCare nurse – Aiden at school in Toronto, the nurse in Sioux Falls.

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HHS, DOD and vendors partner for critical care via telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For example, in Florida, Avel eCARE partnered with EMS workers to help get Regeneron delivered to homebound patients. As part of the government-funded program, Avel eCARE also provided critical care consulting to a small community hospital that was inundated with COVID-19 patients.

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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 South Dakota Department of Health selected Avel eCare to connect EMS agencies in the state to emergency physicians and registered nurses via telemedicine. Healthcare learning and training startup EmpiricaLab was selected to the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator.

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Telehealth Brings Expert Sexual Assault Exams to Rural Patients (SANE Services)

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Shelley, a nurse in rural Eagle County, Colorado, went to her car and called a telehealth company to arrange an appointment with a sexual assault nurse examiner, or SANE. The nurse examiners offering SANE services have extensive training in how to care for assault survivors and collect evidence for possible criminal prosecution.