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The COVID-19 crisis has 'forced people into virtual mediums,' says Summus CEO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A frequently discussed consequence of the COVID-19 crisis is the uptick in reliance on telehealth, with both patients and clinicians pivoting quickly to virtual care in order to minimize in-person contact. " Summus is among a number of vendors and organizations that offer remote second-opinion services for patients and employers.

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The final component – and the one most important to TriHealth – was that the platform had to be easy to use for both healthcare providers and patients. 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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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Video visits, temperature sensors and wearables can replace the need for clinic visits. Given today’s technological advancement in healthcare, most follow-ups can be well managed remotely. Video visits.

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What are strategic HealthTech acquirers looking for in today's market?

Lloyd Price

Here are some specific areas of focus for strategic HealthTech acquirers in today's market: Digital health: This includes software for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and providing remote care. Telehealth: This refers to the delivery of healthcare services remotely, such as through video conferencing.

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Telehealth, linked to an EHR, drastically reduces no-show rate at Garfield Health Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This system allows providers to have video visits with patients as part of their normal workflows. "These exciting expansions to our telehealth capacity will help with GHC’s goal to deliver care to our low-income patients in the most efficient, high-quality, convenient and effective ways. MARKETPLACE. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Technologies and strategies to maintain productivity during telehealth transition

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare IT News recently compiled a comprehensive list of these vendors with detailed descriptions. Executive Mental Health used the following technology to meet the challenge of providing mental healthcare during the pandemic: Apple iPad series 7 with 9.8-inch Are the devices/software HIPAA-compliant? MARKETPLACE.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To help healthcare CIOs, CMOs and other leaders find connected health devices and RPM technologies, Healthcare IT News has compiled this comprehensive listing of vendors. Eko’s telehealth and remote patient monitoring platform powers virtual cardiac and pulmonary exams by facilitating stethoscope and ECG live streaming.