Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

This, among other policy shifts, has a direct impact on healthcare provider organizations and telemedicine companies delivering care virtually. On another front, telepsychiatry keeps gaining ground in the post-public health emergency landscape. But in the end, we are glad the DEA is taking the matter seriously.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2022

Hopefully the Congress and state legislatures will act soon to ensure the temporary reimbursement expansions for telemedicine will continue after the public health emergency ends. Telehealth solutions also can be used to share knowledge from experienced nurses.

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American Well

MARCH 7, 2016

The team at MyDocNow is pleased to announce their easy to use telemedicine platform is now available in the Philippines. The new service offers virtual medical services that connect medical professionals and patients seamlessly using a telemedicine portal that has been successful in the United States. About Avizia.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Be kind to your local health care providers; support their community initiatives (see previous bullet point), and ask your local hospital(s) what you or your organization can do to help the impending provider shortage (nurses, doctors).

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Henry Kotula

MARCH 19, 2020

Here’s one thing I hope will come out of the crisis: an increased reliance on telemedicine, something that should have happened long ago. On the verge of bankruptcy, the hospital was unable to attract many specialists to join its ranks, and in desperation, had turned to telemedicine to cover many services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This year is likely to be another big one for telemedicine. But at the same time, the pandemic public health emergency is scheduled to end in May, which means action is needed by lawmakers to keep reimbursement going in 2023. You predict that with telemedicine there will be a greater focus on care coordination.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2020

An all-hands-on-deck push from heroic physicians and nurses to save the lives of as many COVID-19 inpatients as possible. Ongoing interoperability challenges as testing sites, labs, providers, payers and public health agencies tried to manage fast-moving waves of new patient data. This is a story worth watching.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

Additionally, hospitals and health systems will explore new training and upskilling programs to ensure teams are ready for the influx of automation. Nick Lockett, Co-Founder & CTO at Pear Suite A growing Medicaid population and a diminishing healthcare workforce has set the stage for 2 industry shifts. Morgenstern.

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Continue Education Journal

MAY 28, 2021

Listed below are the current waiver statuses of each state (as of May 28, 2021): State Status Changes (if applicable) Alabama Active – end date TBD – A physician can provide an Alabama resident TeleHealth services as long as the physician holds either a full license or a license to practice across state lines Alaska Active – end date (..)

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 17, 2020

Dr. Joseph Kvedar, president of the American Telemedicine Association, agreed with Alexander's recommendations. "We must make sure that essential telehealth services do not abruptly end with the public health emergency, especially as we look to reorient our healthcare system to deliver 21st century care," said Kvedar.

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GlobalMed

APRIL 26, 2021

GlobalMed, a telehealth industry leader, announced today their support of a $250M COVID-19 telehealth funding program offered by the FCC to eligible nonprofit and public health care providers. General Interest 7 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes. General Interest Will Teleparamedicine Save Your Life?

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SightCall

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Much in the same way you use technology for personal matters, your doctor is looking at using the technology to improve your health. While telemedicine has become a buzzword lately, you might be surprised to learn that telemedicine has been around since early in the 20th Century. Early Telemedicine. Modern Telemedicine.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 30, 2020

It offers one system for telemedicine that spans the care continuum from urgent to acute care, and equips clinicians, patients and the industry that supports them with tools to enhance the healthcare experience. Amwell – known until recently as American Well – has been a telehealth leader for nearly 15 years.

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GlobalMed

JUNE 16, 2021

At the same time, both PCPs and the patients who need them face many challenges – and now both are finding that telemedicine may be the answer. Today’s primary care provider also faces competition from retail clinics like CVS and Walgreen’s, as well as urgent care centers that hire nurses to work extended hours. Contact Us.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Access to doctors and nurses through Urgent Care on the phone. Health Populi’s Hot Points: An article in an August 2020 Forbes noted that, “Coronavirus May Help Best Buy Become A Key Healthcare Player. Other features in the Lively Flip are: 24 x 7 access to the GreatCall Urgent Response call center.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Industries such as travel and food delivery have changed dramatically over the years — all thanks to going virtual. The health benefits and cost savings to both the healthcare system and patients of delivering smarter healthcare while the patient stays at home could be enormous. It’s not just banking. Source : [link]

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Beyond Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2021

March 9, 2020, was the first day that our hospital realized that telemedicine was going to be a lifeline for access to patients. Will virtual visits be reimbursed after the public health emergency ends? Let’s look at the banking industry as an example of changing the philosophy of making deposits or transactions in person.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

In 2024, nurse leaders will drive the paradigm shift toward AI-enabled virtual nursing. This is proving to lighten the workload for nurses and other caregivers at the bedside while also providing more flexible work options for nurses. Stephanie Lahr, President at Artisight, Inc.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 28, 2021

I’ve explored the mine of insights the GWI team has unearthed for the new year, and will focus on one that has fast-grown as the converging forces of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recession and household financial downturn, and rising anxiety for social and civil justice have, together, wreaked havoc on our mental and behavioral health.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

could see a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2033 and will need to hire at least 200,000 nurses per year to meet increased demand and to replace retiring nurses. The pandemic accelerated the need for digitalization across industries, including healthcare. It’s estimated that the U.S.

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American Well

MAY 28, 2020

Augusta University Health (AU Health), along with the entire healthcare industry, had to act quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. AU Health’s COVID-19 screening program was at the heart of its response plan, but that plan grew and expanded over time, forming a larger ecosystem comprising many different components.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 26, 2022

Home care companies, senior living companies, skilled nursing facilities are all desperate for workers to address this increasingly overwhelming market. And the shortage of care workers is mirrored in other industries – signs are posted everywhere seeking workers in the midst of the ‘ great resignation.’

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Henry Kotula

JULY 28, 2023

The series covered broad issues related to the healthcare workforce, economy, and health policy, and highlighted internal industry changes and trends in service delivery, quality, and equity. The most notable impact of the non-renewal of the PHE was the end of continuous Medicaid public health insurance coverage.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Stephen Sofoul, SVP, Data & Decision Science Services at MultiPlan A critical challenge lies in the shortage of experienced financial analysts or data analysts capable of effectively analyzing the wealth of information that the healthcare industry holds. Finally, the current state of tech needs to be updated.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Insurance coverage seems to be creating disparities in where children receive mental health care, as children covered by Medicaid are twice as likely to go to the ED while those covered by commercial insurance are more likely to be admitted for inpatient services.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 26, 2023

Understanding California laws including California telemedicine laws will go a long way to meeting telehealth legal requirements regardless of where, or what you practice. The article below summarizes some new California teletherapy laws and briefly mentions California telemedicine laws to help you get started.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This time around for the 2021 research into health equity, Genentech polled 2,200 U.S. Furthermore, Genentech added health care providers into the study subject mix: they polled 403 HCPs covering physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This is according to a new annual report from research and consulting giant PwC entitled “Top health industry issues of 2021: Will a shocked system emerge stronger?” Healthcare right-sizes after the telemedicine explosion. “Some specialties, such as mental health, may find stronger footing via virtual visits.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2023

Qualtrics is partnering with the DAISY Foundation by adding a prompt for patients completing feedback forms to nominate a nurse for a DAISY Award. Products Luma Health released Luma Bedrock , which assesses data from more than 650 healthcare organizations to provide insight into when and how to most effectively engage with patients.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Understanding California laws, including California telemedicine laws, will go a long way to meeting telehealth legal requirements regardless of where or what you practice. The article below summarizes some new California teletherapy laws and briefly mentions California telemedicine laws to help you get started.

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New Age Healthcare

MARCH 23, 2020

However, India does recognize the imminent need of having more trained doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals (HCP) to boost the existing healthcare system. Second , the current pandemic invites deploying more telemedicine centres across cities and districts. Telemedicine can create 1.5 lakhs job in next 5 years.

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Henry Kotula

APRIL 2, 2020

Make greater use of telemedicine to limit face-to-face contact. But by necessity — because of shortages of testing, ventilators, personal protective equipment and even doctors and nurses — they’re also trying creative and sometimes untried strategies to bolster their readiness and increase their capacity.

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Henry Kotula

DECEMBER 27, 2021

That means that 1 in 4 people quit their jobs this year across all industries. Around 1 in 5 healthcare workers have left their positions, creating issues with understaffing and lack of resources in hospitals and health systems. Pharmacy and retail chains Walmart and CVS Health both detailed their intended expansions into primary care.

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Henry Kotula

JULY 17, 2020

the state is trying to ensure that nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities aren’t quickly overwhelmed by patients still suffering from the disease. There are no national data on the percentage of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who need rehabilitation or skilled nursing care after their hospital stay.

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Henry Kotula

APRIL 10, 2023

One solution to this deadly problem , according to public health advocates, combines modern information technology with an effective form of addiction treatment. Thanks to the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration, telehealth use skyrocketed during the pandemic. But agencies will struggle to accomplish it.

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Henry Kotula

MARCH 16, 2020

While Washington state has a robust system for detecting and monitoring infectious diseases, it has struggled to build the capacity to respond to emergencies like the coronavirus outbreak, according to a review of public data and interviews. The nurse did not want to be named for fear of reprisal by Swedish.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Promoting preventive care and population health: Patient portals can be used to promote preventive care and population health. Public health officials can also use patient portals to send targeted messages to patients about important health issues. Visit [link] What exactly is patient engagement?

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