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Rush Memorial's virtual ICU reduces transfers, boosts patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

PROPOSAL Rush Memorial brought in vendor Access TeleCare to implement a two-bed, virtual ICU. Access TeleCare's providers also work closely with Rush Memorial nursing staff on education and training on how to operate the ICU and always are there to answer questions and provide guidance.

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Portugal showcases national telehealth plan with patients at the center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Portugal is making big leaps in telehealth development with the newly introduced National Strategic Telehealth Plan (PENTS), the first document in the National Health System in Portugal and one of the first of its kind in the world. “Many of our telehealth services are local.

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Bonus Features – June 25, 2023 – 77% of healthcare workers think burnout will cause a healthcare crisis, 62% of patients want digital communication to match the in-person experience, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Sales and Customer News Chicago-based Haymarket Center selected NextGen Enterprise EHR and PM software. The VA selected Sierra7 and AvaSure to provide a TeleCare Companion product for seven VA Medical Centers. Telehealth infrastructure provider SteadyMD named Andrew Slutsky to its Board of Directors.

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ProMedica Health doubles inpatient virtual service lines, expediting specialty care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"First, in our ambulatory settings, many specialists still need the patient to appear in a clinical setting for in-person data vitals collection and specialty-based office testing," explained Dr. Brian Miller, chief medical informatics officer and vice president of the telehealth institute at ProMedica Health System.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

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The company created a hardworking culture, with opportunities for individualized professional development and the ability to give back to the community through volunteer work and TeleCares, a program providing financial and volunteer support to community organizations. Nordic (Madison, Wis.). Willis Towers Watson (Chicago).