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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. " MEETING THE CHALLENGE The virtual ICU enables the virtual providers to interact with patients via a telemedicine cart. The hospital uses Cerner for its electronic health record.

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COVID-19 and the future of care delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Discussion on the definitions for telehealth, telecare, telemedicine and other terms under the digital health and care umbrella is always required, and will be discussed in greater detail during the HIMSS & Health 2.0 The opportunity to deliver a session for new healthcare students on the subject of telehealth is an enjoyable one.

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ProMedica Health doubles inpatient virtual service lines, expediting specialty care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A common clinical need across the health system's footprint is how to continue patients' access to critically important specialty-based care, both for chronic condition management in the ambulatory setting and for acute care needs within the hospital setting. The telemedicine technologies staff proposed were twofold.

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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. North American Partners in Anesthesia (Melville, N.Y.).