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Broadband access, outdated laws among hurdles to equitable telehealth, says NCQA

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The report , which grew out of an NCQA roundtable discussion on the future of telehealth, outlines existing barriers to equity and recommendations for improving care delivery. The spike in telehealth use triggered by COVID-19 has prompted examinations of its potential role in both expanding access to and enacting hurdles to care.

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Majority of healthcare decision-makers prioritize virtual care delivery, says Philips report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Philips Future Health Index 2021 report found that nearly two in three healthcare leaders are prioritizing investments in telehealth – but that priorities will shift to artificial intelligence in three years. Joe Frassica, head of Philips Research and chief medical officer for North America, in an email to Healthcare IT News.

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At Nicklaus Children's, successful telehealth expansion depends on customer input

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But as health systems have turned to telemedicine to bridge the gap between in-person services and at-home needs, stakeholders stress the importance of optimizing access for a broad range of patients. The rapid scaling of telehealth services did pose hurdles, namely around connectivity and accessibility, said the NCHS team.

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VA clinician says teleneurology is improving access and care for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth is offering one way forward. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, evaluated an innovative VA telehealth program that serves patients with many common conditions, including headache, seizures, multiple sclerosis, recent stroke and back pain. There are two key problems in neurology that telemedicine can help address.

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Value Based Care – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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All of this year’s 2024 health IT predictions (updated as they’re shared): John and Colin’s 2024 Healthcare IT Predictions Health Equity Predictions Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions Telehealth and VR Predictions Value Based Care Predictions And now, check out our community’s Value Based Care predictions.

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Bonus Features, HIMSS Edition – April 18, 2023 – Amazon, Microsoft, and generative AI dominate the headlines, plus news from Oracle, Orion Health, Salesforce, Surescripts, WebMD, and more

Healthcare IT Today

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Other News and Research Findings CMS made two announcements. Oracle and Zoom are partnering to integrate telehealth with Oracle Cerner Millennium. SaaS vendor integrate.ai

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Uses of AI in Healthcare – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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With the clinician shortage expected to continue – and possibly even worsen – in 2024, automation is key from the start of the clinician’s staffing journey (i.e. Automation and digitization are key to addressing this critical need, particularly solutions combining conversational and generative AI.

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