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How AI can Tackle the Rising Tide of Staff Shortages in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The average number of patients per primary care doctor is at an all-time high of 20 per day. It is not only the physicians suffering but also the clinicians and vital support staff that are the backbone of healthcare as a whole – whether in private practices, hospitals, or urgent care clinics.

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How Nurse Practitioner Authority Varies By State

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As of right now, there are 23 full practice states, 16 reduced practice states, and 11 restricted practice states. While NPs are essential to addressing the provider shortage and improving the patient experience, they’re also indispensable when it comes to mental health treatment. Finding the right fit.

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Balancing Budget and Need for Updates: The Struggles of Keeping Physician Practices Alive

Healthcare IT Today

Considering that most healthcare offices are currently short-staffed, automation of tedious tasks is incredibly important to keep the office busy and generate revenue while also keeping staff happy so they can deliver excellent patient experiences. Lori Mohr, In-Practice Technology Services Manager at Medical Advantage.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Hospitals must learn to run like fast-paced private practice ASCs, who benefit from lofty, high-volume facility fees. 3) Concierge primary care will become in much higher demand in 2024 for a certain portion of the market. No longer can a hospital survive doing 2-3 total knee arthroplasties in one operating room.

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Healthcare Consumerism – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Research shows that 38% of consumers want more personalized and inclusive healthcare options, and organizations are beginning to invest in technology and infrastructure that will enhance the patient experience and empower them to make educated care decisions. Health consumers demand better care experiences.

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Telemedicine during COVID-19: Benefits, limitations, burdens, adaptation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

” Telemedicine is being used extensively in the “forward triage” of patients long before they arrive in the primary care clinics, said Dr. Siaw Tung Yeng, founder and CEO of MaNaDr, a telemedicine technology and services company. Minimizing risk to healthcare workers. ” Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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Telemedicine for Coronavirus care: what are the limitations and how are hospitals adapting?

Lloyd Price

Telemedicine is being used extensively in the “forward triage” of patients long before they arrive in the primary care clinics, said Dr. Siaw Tung Yeng, founder and CEO of MaNaDr, a telemedicine technology and services company. With MaNaDr, we’re able to divide the patients into the at-risk and not-at-risk groups.