Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 2, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. With the end of the public health emergency, DEA is proposing a rollback on flexibility for remote prescribing.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2023

are facing an increasing healthcare crisis due to shortages in healthcare providers and facilities, especially as the nursing shortage continues throughout the country. However, with the public health emergency recently coming to an end, many patients, health systems and healthcare providers have been left wondering what’s next for RPM.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 12, 2021

Adding to the problem is the likelihood of minority groups to delay or go without needed care. A recent study noted that African American and Hispanic adults are less likely than white adults to have a usual source of care or have had a health visit in the past year. What is the problem?

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JUNE 12, 2019

Nurses, physicians, counselors or dentists can all provide telehealth services. The reality of having virtual services available from specialities like psychiatry, dermatology, primary care, plastic surgery would mean more accessible healthcare for all, regardless of income.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A study performed in rural areas of Colombia showed that 65% of the patients see telehealth appointments as an overall improvement in healthcare. 6 Another study further showed that 65% of patients were likely to get a call with a specialist, particularly in cases which are relevant for pre-op visits or follow-ups. BMC Public Health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 28, 2023

Even with the public health emergency declared over, a federal budget agreement signed into law in late 2022 extended waivers through the end of 2024. It’s widely believed that both CMS and private insurers will ultimately put into place some type of permanent reimbursement for care-at-home, including hospital-at-home.

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Henry Kotula

MAY 18, 2021

“Unfortunately, we know we’re going to see some tragedies related to the delays,” Wiley Fowler, an oncologist at Dignity Health in Sacramento, told Ibarra. Consequences of Delayed Care. Public health messages early in the pandemic urged people to avoid public places, including doctor’s offices.

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