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The 2020 Amwell Client Awards

American Well

At a time of tremendous stress and uncertainty for our healthcare system and our nation as a whole, the health plans and health systems recognized in the four categories below have shown exceptional vision and leadership in scaling virtual care and improving health outcomes for individuals and communities.

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Seattle Coronavirus Care: Short in Staff, Supplies and Space

Henry Kotula

Katharine Liang, a psychiatry resident physician who works rotations for Seattle-area hospitals, said requests for UW Medicine staffers to discharge patients in a timely fashion are not uncommon as administrators seek extra beds. points out of a possible 10, above the national average.

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6 months in: What will the new normal look like for hospitals?

Henry Kotula

The middle- to long-term result is likely to be that telehealth thrives for some specialties like psychiatry, but drops substantially from the highest levels during shutdowns throughout the country. Doctors, nurses and other front-line employees are in incredibly stressful work environments. Changing workflows.