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Most provider organizations boosting telehealth investments, survey finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More than half (56%) of hospital and health system leaders say they are planning to increase their investment in telemedicine during the next two years, according to a new survey from telehealth vendor Amwell and HIMSS Analytics. What does your survey show in the area of expected growth and investment in telehealth?

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Why digital equity is important to conducting better telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

These traits are typically found across those who don’t have access to Wi-Fi or devices, require technical support, and could benefit from digital literacy training. "Additionally, we know that patient-facing health-related apps, like MyChart, have poor usability for those with low digital literacy skills ," she added.

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the COVID-19 virus wreaks havoc with the healthcare system, telemedicine is stepping up into the spotlight and helping healthcare provider organizations and caregivers better respond to the needs of Americans who have contracted the virus and Americans who need to touch base with their providers on the status of their health.

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Geisinger's telemedicine program shoots from 20 specialties to more than 70

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Serving predominantly rural communities, many of Geisinger's patients experience barriers to getting the care they need. For example, transportation to and from appointments is a challenge patients may face, especially those living in remote areas that have long drives to their appointments. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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Planning for a sustainable virtual care delivery model

AMD Telemedicine

One McKinsey survey found more than 80% of physicians are offering virtual care services — up from just 13% in 2019 — and nearly all consumers surveyed have used telehealth services at some point during the pandemic. This sudden spike in demand meant practices needed to quickly adapt to new workflows, technology, and training.

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Indian healthcare chiefs doubt their cybersecurity capability: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new survey report in India has gauged the stances of healthcare leaders on their use of technology in an effort to yield operational efficiencies, enhance service delivery, and improve health outcomes. The survey report also uncovered that most respondents are generating less than 5% of revenue from their use of telemedicine.

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Telehealth Technology Helps Prevent Nurse Burnout — Here’s How

AMD Telemedicine

A 2022 survey found that the top reason nurses are leaving their jobs is burnout, and about 33% of those surveyed said they planned to leave by the end of the year. Despite these benefits, many healthcare workers are hesitant about buying into the technology because of previous negative experiences, such as messy EHR implementations.

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