Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Remote patient monitoring The question of virtual care's post-pandemic staying power has been answered resoundingly: Telemedicine is here to stay. By Andrea Fox | September 01, 2023 News Will CMS' Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program become permanent? of remote patient monitoring patients comply with.

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 7, 2023

In a virtual ward, patients are typically monitored through a combination of remote monitoring technology, such as wearable devices and sensors, and regular communication with healthcare professionals, such as nurses and doctors. It is important to ensure that virtual ward programs are designed with health equity in mind.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Exec Summary Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are a rapidly growing model of care that allows patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes. This is done through the use of remote monitoring technology, such as wearable devices, video consultations, and telemedicine.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2020

With more than 110 years of continuous operation, the organization has grown to 13 locations offering independent, residential and assisted living; Tapestries Memory Care; respite; rehabilitation; long-term care; Bridges Hospice and Palliative Care; affordable senior housing; and live-in and in-home personal care through HomeWorks.

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care innovations

DECEMBER 12, 2018

That’s according to a number of recent reports focused on telehealth research within a few specific areas of telehealth implementation — one of them focused on primary care and mental health, the other on exploring the application of telehealth and remote care technology within skilled nursing facilities.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 7, 2024

Delivering Patient-Centered Care In addition to wanting to age in place, research shows older patients embrace virtual care – even more than younger age groups. In a 2021 study, 43.3% of adults age 65 and older indicated using telemedicine in the prior 12 months compared to just 29% among patients ages 18-29.

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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. Train staff to help patients use EHR portals and telemedicine devices.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

DecisionRx Runs a Study With Specific Measures The importance of carefully choosing what you measure can be illustrated by DecisionRx. The company cites studies such as this one that followed patients over several years to assess the benefits of pharmacogenomics programs. offering in-home treatment.

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American Well

JUNE 21, 2017

As its foundation, any telestroke program must be equipped with reliable and high-speed internet that is capable of handling the kind of high-resolution, real-time video conferencing solutions that make it possible for the neurologist, nursing staff, and patient to communicate clearly and without interruption.

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American Well

JUNE 21, 2017

As its foundation, any telestroke program must be equipped with reliable and high-speed internet that is capable of handling the kind of high-resolution, real-time video conferencing solutions that make it possible for the neurologist, nursing staff, and patient to communicate clearly and without interruption.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

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. DTx can fill that void in care and provide patients with a much-needed treatment option.

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GlobalMed

JULY 29, 2019

Healthcare delivery matters too – and delivery models are leaning more and more toward telemedicine. They’re also turning to telemedicine, even when it means turning away from their usual doctor. Why New Generations Demand Telemedicine. Effective medicine goes beyond staying current on new therapies and breakthroughs.

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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. J Nurse Pract.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Remote patient monitoring technologies are akin to telemedicine technologies, since they automatically observe and report on patients, often with chronic illnesses, so caregivers can remotely keep tabs on patients. A provider present with the patient at one location – a nursing home, community clinic, etc.

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Henry Kotula

MAY 18, 2021

Yet, as Ibarra notes, “there’s only so much that doctors and nurses can do through a screen.” Much work remains to ensure all patients have equitable access to remote care during and after the pandemic,” the researchers wrote. Whether telehealth is conducted by video or phone may be crucial to ensuring access to care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Telehealth and remote patient monitoring have the potential to revolutionize the delivery of healthcare by improving patient access to care and driving better outcomes, fewer hospital readmissions, greater patient and caregiver satisfaction, and reduced costs. Remote monitoring has also moved into the mainstream.

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