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Rush Memorial's virtual ICU reduces transfers, boosts patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Physicians and nurses were only able to provide ICU care on a part-time basis. 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.

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Australia ends support for 128 telehealth items

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Some changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for telehealth items in Australia – including the termination of 128 items, amendment of 17 items, and the addition of two more items – have taken effect this week. WHAT IT'S ABOUT. The changes come following the recommendations by the MBS Review Taskforce. WHY IT MATTERS.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

Advocate Health Care, one of Chicagoland’s largest employers, has more than 35,000 associates, including 11,000 nurses and nearly 6,300 affiliated physicians. The health system provides employees opportunities to take part in global mission trips, and its wellness program offers incentives for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.