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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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ProMedica Health doubles inpatient virtual service lines, expediting specialty care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"As a result, we proposed a clinic-to-clinic tele-workflow whereby the patient would be seen in a regional/rural clinic by trained medical staff, and the physician would remotely attend by audiovisual means to review, examine and consult on the patient's care," he added.

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Is Alexa About to Become a Doctor’s Assistant?

Lloyd Price

Traditional “portals” will be replaced with apps that integrate internet of things (IoT) data, where patients self-report their symptoms and outcomes and electronic health records (EHR) data assists patients and families with care navigation. Today’s EHRs impose significant burden on clinicians. What’s the next available date?”

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

In 2016, BayCare spent $346 million on community benefits, including pet insurance, personal training services and child care. Cleveland Clinic offers employees leadership training, in-house education programs and tuition reimbursement for career advancement. Additionally, Tampa Bay Times named the health system a Top Workplace.