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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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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. WHY IT MATTERS. As part of the collaboration, members of the ATA will receive discounted access to the ABT's certificate programs. THE LARGER TREND.

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A new COVID-19 wave is coming – how can health systems prepare?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Although he acknowledged that the tracking tools wouldn't help to address supply chain problems upstream, he said that other tools such as "smart cabinets" could allow providers to stockpile potentially in-demand medication without shouldering the burden of a consignment fee or carrying costs.

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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. Mobile engagement platform Gozio Health expanded its integration with Artera , a patient outreach tool.

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Bonus Features – August 7, 2022 – Patients like digital health but have security concerns, healthcare leaders optimistic “seamless” care is coming, and more

Healthcare IT Today

athenahelth is using the DrFirst RxInform patient engagement tool to provide patients with information about their prescriptions, including cost-saving opportunities. Wolters Kluwer has donated three clinical decision support tools to Mercy Ships , a humanitarian organization that operate two floating hospitals in remote areas of Africa.

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Ed Grogan, VP & CIO, Calvert Health System, Chapter 2

Health System CIO

Maryland eCare “We’re the mouse that roars” In the current health system landscape, where organizations just keep growing, Calvert Health System is considered to be quite small. Maryland eCare. * “We’re the mouse that roars”. Patient-centered medical homes: “It’s not just high tech; it’s high touch.” Bold Statements.

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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. We've been talking about it for decades, after all.