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How Legacy Health expanded from inpatient to ambulatory telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it presented Portland, Oregon-based Legacy Health with a multitude of staffing challenges where clinicians and staff were unable to come to work safely in the hospitals and clinics. " The majority of care providers were trained over a period of a few weeks. Investing FCC funds in virtual care.

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The Advantages, Challenges, and Costs of Healthcare at Home Services

Healthcare IT Today

While our first big push into remote care was a leap into the unknown, this time we want to make sure that we are surveying the landscape to make this a safe, smart, and financially responsible decision. Currently, 100mm people live in primary care physician shortage areas and 160MM live in mental health provider shortage areas.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Laura Ferrara, Chief Strategy Officer at Intus Care The focus on healthcare delivered in the comfort of one’s home has surged in recent times, particularly in light of the pandemic. Telehealth advancements, both in technology and government policy, have created greater access to care for people who might otherwise struggle to get it.

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Zealous for Wellness: Deciding What Kind of Change You Want

Healthcare IT Today

Resilient Healthcare Employs Extensive Data Analytics Resilient Healthcare provides in-home care for conditions that have traditionally required a hospital stay. Payers are naturally interested in evidence that Resilient Healthcare can provide comparable care and reduce readmissions.

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9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

Enzyme Health

Close For Clinicians For Employers Telehealth Jobs Family Medicine General Practice Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Psychiatry / Mental Health Hospitalist Dont see your specialty? Only 20% are listed here. Sign Up to see them all. Only 20% are listed here.

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Leveraging Technology to Improve Referral Management in Home Health Care

Healthcare IT Today

While these are two large factors behind the increased demand, other factors are driving the increase, including the technological advances that enable better remote care. The process begins when a patient is referred to a specialist home health provider by his or her primary care physician.

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Virtual Healthcare: Definition, Benefits, and More

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

For doctors or nurses, it means they can see more patients conveniently in a day, saving time and treating more patients. Efficient Management of Chronic Conditions Virtual healthcare allows patients to obtain the necessary care and support without taking time off work or rearranging their schedules.