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HIMSS21 tech news: Epic/telehealth integration, acute care telemedicine, new remote care tech

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

TytoCare, maker of an all-in-one modular device and platform for AI-powered telehealth, has expanded its integration within EHR giant Epic's MyChart, enabling what the virtual care vendor describes as frictionless, asynchronous workflow. TytoCare is using APIs to post patient vitals directly into a patient's EHR.

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Most clinicians can't access telehealth directly from EHRs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to a survey released Tuesday by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition, the majority of physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals say telehealth is positively influencing clinical outcomes, patient experience, cost and professional satisfaction. Workflow was also an issue.

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The Future of Remote Care for Connected Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Electronic health records (EHR) had already been increasingly supplanting paper-based systems, and telehealth solutions were gradually gaining traction as an additional way to offer convenience, portability and easy access by patients. Telehealth brings experts in the field directly to patients, regardless of their location.

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Maximizing Patient Outcomes with Remote Care Management

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The integration of remote care management (RCM) into healthcare delivery is becoming increasingly vital, particularly for patients with chronic conditions or ongoing health issues. RCM utilizes technology to provide healthcare services remotely, outside of traditional in-person visits.

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TriHealth switches to Zoom for pandemic, sees 3,650% increase in telehealth use

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

TriHealth providers preferred EHR integration, as it alleviates the operational burden for front office staff and healthcare providers conducting telehealth services. Technology that is difficult to use can create a critical barrier to adoption and, in the case of remote care, simply would not work, the health system felt.

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Telehealth has staying power, should benefit from lasting regulatory changes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

more patients than ever are turning to telehealth for care – eschewing overcrowded emergency rooms and dormant physician practices in favor of virtual consults. " Although the study specifically focused on patients seeking care in New York, Testa said that it shows "the generalizability of telehealth."

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During pandemic, telehealth visits soar from 10 per week to 300 at group practice

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“I started the telehealth component of my practice to make access easier and more convenient,” Libby explained. ” The group practice also needed payer support to make sure it could get compensated for telehealth visits. And for physicians, it also can be helpful to see the patient in their home environment.