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The Future of Healthcare: Telehealth. Here’s Why You Need to Consider Telemedicine in 2019

Continue Education Journal

Telehealth and Telemedicine Definition. We often hear telehealth and telemedicine used interchangeably, so let’s set the record straight – telehealth is the umbrella term that refers to medical services that healthcare practitioners provide to patients from a distance.

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New HIE hook-up, telemedicine transform care at LA clinic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The goal was – and still is – preventing costly duplicate healthcare expenses and taking better, more informed care of patients. “LANES’ data repository comprises lab results, radiology diagnostics, procedures, transcription notes, allergies, immunizations, vitals, prescriptions and ADT information.

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Telemedicine 101: Answering Your Questions

GlobalMed

Lately, we’ve been hearing from providers who want to adopt telemedicine but haven’t run a virtual program before. Correctional leaders have asked how to provide medical care without inmates leaving the facilities. What’s the difference between telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care? Not necessarily. Not at all.

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Are You Ready for Telemedicine? Three Questions to Ask.

GlobalMed

As policy limitations are lifted and curiosity about virtual care increases, patients and providers alike are considering telemedicine as a way to receive and give care. You may have many questions about where and how to get started and you may not be sure which questions to ask first. Do My Patients Want Telemedicine?

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How to switch from phone to video telehealth on a limited budget

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“In mid-March, as soon as New York’s Governor issued the stay-at-home order, the institute’s leadership, clinicians, health information technology staff, clinical operations staff and communications staff worked to rapidly develop and deploy basic telehealth functionality across our organization,” Lever recalled.

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AHRQ program seeks provider organizations to help improve hybrid telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality "Safety Program for Telemedicine: Improving the Diagnostic Process" is a free quality improvement program designed to help practices improve the cancer diagnostic process. What is the status of the "AHRQ Safety Program for Telemedicine: Improving the Diagnostic Process."

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9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

Enzyme Health

Close For Clinicians For Employers Telehealth Jobs Family Medicine General Practice Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Psychiatry / Mental Health Hospitalist Dont see your specialty? Working in telemedicine can leave you feeling disconnected from others.