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Health providers rediscover the hidden asset of telemedicine for care management

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It became clear that continuity of care for large patient cohorts required reliable communication channels and decision-support systems. “During the novel coronavirus pandemic, telemedicine facilitates workflows, freeing up local healthcare capacities. Changing the economics of health and the new patient-journey.

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Telemedicine reduces ICU mortality rate at Valley Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

However, the health system's Winchester Medical Center hospital president Skip Phillips had previous experience with tele-ICU, specifically, telemedicine technology and services vendor Advanced ICU Care. " Then there is the patient experience. Have they been open to remote care team support?

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Paving the Digital Roadmap for the Patient Journey

Healthcare IT Today

Dragged into this rapid shift, healthcare organizations adopted a plethora of communication endpoints without assessing their core attributes: adaptability, functionality, interoperability, effectiveness, and reliability. Lacking a centralized platform adds to the administrative overhead — overwhelming care providers and frustrating patients.

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Telehealth: Key To Improving Patient Care and Reducing Physician Burnout

Healthcare IT Today

As we march towards more in-home and remote care, the need for digital innovation was at an all time high. It was vital to find alternate solutions to provide the care people needed. Furthermore, by using telehealth the hospital could save AU$1,000 per month for every patient that was included in the program.

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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. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Creating a High-Quality Patient Experience in the Virtual Health Revolution

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dr. Bob Monteverdi – Global Healthcare Solutions Leader at Lenovo Health. Before Covid-19 few of us interacted with our healthcare providers in any way other than face-to-face. The Virtual Health Revolution is Here A virtual health revolution is occurring.

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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

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As government agencies like the CMS and VA expanded access to telehealth towards the goal of extending care into rural areas, industry leaders like Care Innovations® announced a series of breakthroughs with exciting implications for the years to come. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.