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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. "Also, we have improved our patient experience," she continued.

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To keep employees engaged, Hillcrest Hospital South offers employees flexible schedules, such as working Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to meet family obligations during the week. For employees over 55 years old, the hospital offers free Medicare and health claims assistance. Holston Medical Group (Kingsport, Tenn.).