Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

But the big growth areas were for live video telemedicine, wearable tech, and digital health tracking. This represents a shift more to “me care” in 2020 with the sharp uptake of digital platforms and wearable tech. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Digital health tools generate data.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Hims & Hers has grown rapidly across both of its lines – for men and for women – supporting care for many conditions that patients often feel uncomfortable talking about, including sexual health, mental health, contraception and hair loss. First we launched primary care.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A report gathered by the American Heart Association, “Mental Health: A Workforce in Crisis,” found that 8,000 employees around the world die every year from medical conditions like strokes and heart attacks caused by job stress. Employees can use their PTO for recreation, instead of using it up on mental health appointments.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

AUGUST 23, 2022

From partnering with primary care providers to innovative digital tools, leaders are stepping up with these effective and creative solutions. Psychiatrist shortage by the numbers: The current workforce of about 45,580 psychiatrists must increase by 2,800 to meet today’s demands for psychiatric care. Telemedicine.

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Henry Kotula

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In addition, a growing mental-health crisis grips our country. Here are three actionable and inexpensive steps that elected officials and healthcare leaders can quickly take to improve our nation’s health: 1. One important difference between us and them: primary care. Maternal mortality is on the rise.

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GlobalMed

AUGUST 3, 2021

We know that rural and underserved communities can benefit from strong virtual care programs, but those same communities may have digital connectivity barriers and social determinants of health (SDOH) that stop patients from accessing telemedicine. Connecting Patients in Need to Virtual Care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 8, 2023

Virtual healthcare, also known as telemedicine or telehealth, has revolutionized the healthcare industry, allowing patients to receive quality medical care from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual healthcare can help primary care providers provide better patient care, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs.

Primary Care 40

Primary Care Mental health Telemedicine Mobile Health 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2022

Telemedicine is on an all-time high. Justin Miller , vice president of customer success at eVisit, a telemedicine technology and services company, did just that. Justin Miller , vice president of customer success at eVisit, a telemedicine technology and services company, did just that. Travel to virtually any U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Michigan's Henry Ford Health System offers a 100% virtual care program for behavioral health integration that is delivered to patients either directly in a primary care clinic or the patient's home. Therapists are supported by a psychiatrist and a specialized behavioral health pharmacist.

Primary Care 148

Primary Care Mental health Patient Experience Healthcare IT 148

American Well

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Telemedicine Today: September 2016. Welcome to the (delayed) September 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! School Launches Telemedicine Pilot through Arkansas Children’s Hospital. School Launches Telemedicine Pilot through Arkansas Children’s Hospital. KATV ABC 7.

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American Well

JANUARY 24, 2016

Welcome to the the first edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today for 2016! 2016 is already shaping up to be another BIG year in the world of Telehealth and Telemedicine. 3 Ways Telemedicine is Changing Healthcare. 3 Ways Telemedicine is Changing Healthcare. Why such a gap between support and actual telemedicine adoption?

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Health Populi

JULY 5, 2021

Training the tech support. These bolster, Education, from early childhood through vocational training and higher ed. The team points to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, which maintains a list of organizations providing such training and acts as a clearinghouse for such resources. Connectivity. Applications.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 11, 2020

An impressive 7,500 nurses responded, and completed rapid training to bring the cohort up to date. More than 35,000 health workers have been infected (of which 60% were nurses), particularly in the elderly care home sector.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 4, 2021

United Physicians, based in Bingham Farms, Michigan, is always on the hunt for programs that empower its primary care providers to serve as the medical home for patients. The mission at United Physicians is to advance physician performance to improve patient health outcomes. THE PROBLEM. In fact, they'll worsen.

Mental health 124

Mental health Psychiatry Primary Care HIPAA 124

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 8, 2022

Neil Evans, chief officer for the Office of Connected Care in the Veterans Health Administration, the agency had laid the groundwork for virtual care expansion through established telehealth programs in more than 50 clinical specialties.

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Lloyd Price

JANUARY 15, 2024

Major themes likely to take centre stage at Arab Health 2024 include: 1. Future of Healthcare: Technological Disruption: AI, Big Data, Robotics, and Telemedicine will be central, with discussions on their impact on diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare delivery.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2020

It operates 32 community health centers located in medically underserved communities in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, which have been exceptionally hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic; and in Ulster and Dutchess counties, 90 miles north of New York City. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE. To read this special report, click here.

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Telehealth Primary Care Mental health Leadership 188

InTouch Health

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Suicide, mental health, PTSD, and numerous chronic conditions are common among United States veterans. However, many veterans often face challenges when seeking care. A recent study shows veterans often have to wait longer to receive care compared to non-VA facilities. Connectivity also played a role in the program.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In 2020, telemedicine truly, finally hit the mainstream in the United States. “Clinicians and healthcare organizations rose to the challenge, though, in being open to and adopting virtual care while ensuring that patients could still access in-person care when needed.”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

Among the many insights they've gained over the past year-plus, they discuss the need to secure a place for telemedicine and expand its capabilities, deploy and scale new technologies faster, and embrace Agile processes and collaborative IT. The new importance of telemedicine. " Joe Fisne, Geisinger. "We went ahead.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

"FCC funding we received has enabled us to purchase five telemedicine carts from Amwell, allowing an offsite provider to control the camera's pan/tilt/zoom features and access a digital stethoscope." "iPads with a Zoom video link provided patient-to-provider and provider-to-provider connections," he continued.

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Telehealth EHR Primary Care Leadership 177

SteadyMD

AUGUST 23, 2022

We can partially attribute this to the growing number of nurse practitioners who have recently completed their training. Summer Buck, LMFT , SteadyMD Mental Health Director, adds, “It is not uncommon for therapists seeking to make extra money, check out telehealth, and maintain their benefits from their daytime employer.”

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GlobalMed

AUGUST 19, 2019

A new study from InCrowd paints a disturbing picture about provider burnout and its effect on patient care. The survey of 320 PCPs and 319 specialists reveals that 79 percent of primary care physicians (PCPs) describe themselves as burned out, as do 57 percent of specialists. But they share a common thread: telemedicine.

Telemedicine 49

Telemedicine Primary Care Remote care Mental health 49

Henry Kotula

JUNE 14, 2020

Of those using telehealth, the majority (68 percent) used it to provide mental health services; fewer used it for primary care (30 percent) or management of chronic conditions (21 percent), suggesting that most CHCs with telehealth capabilities prior to COVID-19 were not using it for the most frequent types of services provided at CHCs.

Telehealth 41

Telehealth Primary Care Medicare HIPAA 41

American Well

APRIL 29, 2021

Historically, HMSA has seen the highest volume of virtual visits for behavioral health. That changed during the pandemic, when members were looking for safe ways to get care from their primary care providers and specialists. HMSA’s primary goal is to give members access to affordable, quality healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Niagara Falls Memorial chose the eClinicalWorks telemedicine system to solve the problem. The provider organization uses the outpatient electronic health records system from eClinicalWorks. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. " Jeffrey M.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

This highlights the dire need to address patient access to care. Even in large metropolitan areas, many individuals still lack adequate access to basic healthcare services, especially for mental health. These practitioners ensure that all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status, receive the care they need.

Primary Care 99

Primary Care Mental health Telehealth Patient Experience 99

Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

health citizens face physical, financial, and mental health challenges of a syndemic, inflation, and stress – all of which will shape peoples’ demand side for health care and digital technology, and a supply side of providers challenged by tech-enabled organizations with design and data chops. Which virus is it?”

Health Technology 156

Health Technology Mental health Digital Health Primary Care 156

Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Mental Health and Wellbeing: Increased awareness and stigma reduction around mental healthwere addressed, with sessions on mental health services and support systems. Digital Equity: Bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to healthcare technologies was a hot topic.

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healthcare technology Primary Care Telemedicine Digital Health 64

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. And that is certainly true and a significant issue.

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American Well

JULY 13, 2020

To meet this surge in demand, Cleveland Clinic leveraged both its providers who were already active on the platform, and also trained more than 350 primary care providers — many of whom were temporarily redeployed due to the virus — on telehealth. ?During Indiana University Health. Penn State Health.

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Telehealth Leadership Primary Care Psychiatry 118

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Expansion of Telehealth Services: Reflecting the increased importance of telemedicine, especially post-pandemic, the final rule includes expanded coverage for telehealth services. This change acknowledges the growing role of digital health and remote patient care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 29, 2023

Virtual healthcare refers to delivering healthcare services remotely, using telemedicine, telehealth, and e-health. These technologies allow healthcare providers to communicate with patients, diagnose and treat conditions, and provide ongoing care through virtual, rather than in-person, visits. What is Virtual Healthcare?

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Telehealth Telemedicine Remote care Mental health 40

Henry Kotula

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

today received some part of their training at a VA hospital. The VA faced a physician shortage, as almost 16 million Americans returned from war, many needing health care. At the same time, many doctors returned from World War II and needed to complete their residency training. Specialized care for veterans.

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Mental health Primary Care Telemedicine Nursing 32

Henry Kotula

JULY 15, 2018

Fortune and Great Place to Work listed BayCare Health System as one of the country’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Best Workplaces for Millennials and Best Workplaces for Women. Additionally, Tampa Bay Times named the health system a Top Workplace. BayCare Health System notably raised its minimum wage to $10.50

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