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How to Reduce No-Show Appointments with Telehealth

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Telehealth has revolutionized the patient experience by making it easier to attend appointments, communicate with their provider, and reduce no-show rates. On top of enabling continuity of care for patients, telehealth also increases clinician satisfaction and provides financial benefits for organizations.

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A Hawaii health system meets island community and COVID-19 needs with telehealth

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For the last decade, Queen's Health Systems has been building telehealth services to meet these patient needs, beginning with hospital-based telemedicine and building out to direct-to-patient telehealth services. The FCC's telehealth fund has awarded Queen's Health Systems nearly $1 million.

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How Telepsychiatry Boosts Patient Satisfaction

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The benefits of telepsychiatry for patients are significant. In fact, in a study by the American Medical Association, 79% of patients were very satisfied with the care received during their last telehealth visit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves relying on telehealth to get care. Power 2022 U.S.

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How Integrating Scheduled Services Benefits Inpatient Care

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For patients who stay within the hospital system and need care over 30 days, Beckers Healthcare highlights that it can create additional healthcare costs of $2,265 per stay. However, effective and efficient behavioral health integration can help decrease costs and improve patient experience. Contact us here for more information.

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What Your Healthcare Organization Can do to Make Patients More Comfortable with Telepsych

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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become a mainstay for patients across the country. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) reports the following data: 28 studies found that more than 80% of patients indicated satisfaction with telehealth. Common telehealth misconceptions.

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The Benefits of Virtual Behavioral Health Care in the Inpatient Unit

Iris Telehealth

At Iris Telehealth, it’s not unusual for our partners to use telehealth 50-70% of the time for primary care or behavioral health care services. Everyone is used to telehealth. That’s the exciting part – sometimes when conducting consults in the ED, we see patients before the main team. We learn about their history, too.

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How Telepsychiatry Can Support an Effective Integrated Care Model

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Additionally, it can also increase patient satisfaction in various primary care settings, including rural and urban communities. There are also impactful benefits for patients and providers. For patients Convenience is king. This virtual approach to psychiatry is crucial as the country experiences a growing provider shortage.