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Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. Craig Settles Six years ago I had a stroke and telehealth saved my life. However, as wonderful as telehealth is, it has a serious Achilles' heel.

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8 must-know lessons from telehealth's new normal

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth has been around for a long time, but only recently has it gained the critical mass that most have long expected. Naturally, the first focus was on exploring the new normal of telehealth and virtual care. How to shore up telehealth cybersecurity. How to optimize RPM for physicians.

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SEARCH is Headed to the West Coast

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

telemedicine, telehealth, eHealth, mHealth, etc.). Identifying quality initiatives and telehealth measures. Developing telehealth training programs and education. » The 2018 symposium is supported by SEARCH, West Health Institute, and the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers. Space is limited.

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Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Organizations can start by offering multiple ways to engage, using credentialled clinicians who understand EHR and healthcare vernacular, and continually monitoring requests to inform both training and staffing needs. Concierge care platform Gradia Health secured $4.2 million in seed funding.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

These challenges gave telehealth the chance to grab the spotlight. The benefits of telehealth are striking, offering hospitals the chance to brand themselves as innovative and using cutting-edge technologically. Here, we summarize 8 reasons why you should consider telehealth to be part of the holistic health practice of your hospital.

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Bonus Features – October 2, 2022 – Tech vendors commit to standardizing SDoH data at White House event, 1 in 3 patients using telehealth to manage a chronic condition, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Research from athenahealth about telehealth usage throughout the pandemic found that nearly 1 in 4 patients (24%) used telehealth specifically to avoid an in-person visit. In addition, nearly 1 in 3 patients used telehealth to manage a chronic condition, with 23% scheduling appointments and another 9% opting for ad hoc check-ins.

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Welcome Back Kotter: New York’s next 1115 Waiver

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Indeed, to address the full breadth of factors contributing to health disparities, NYS will not only pursue reforms and investment in the health care delivery system, but also in training, housing, job creation, and many other areas. Training in Order to Respond to Needs and Minimize Disruption to Delivery of Needed Healthcare Services.