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Rush Memorial's virtual ICU reduces transfers, boosts patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The added support would enable our hospitalists to focus on caring for higher-acuity patients, without having to transfer them to another facility." " MEETING THE CHALLENGE The virtual ICU enables the virtual providers to interact with patients via a telemedicine cart.

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Stanford researchers: Telemedicine optimization requires training, interoperability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The rapid growth in care, they said in an article published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association , has also inspired discussions on the best way to use telemedicine for disease management. Optimization of clinician and patient experience, including through provider training.

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How one gastroenterology practice uses hybrid virtual care to improve patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey needed to optimize care and capacity: Reimbursement gets tighter every year while patient demand grows. The practice aims to improve access for necessary in-person care and procedures while offering patients complementary proven interventions ideally suited for telemedicine.

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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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At Children's Mercy, telemedicine boosts access to highly sought-after subspecialists

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The high demand for pediatric specialty providers and the constraints many families face regarding transportation, time off from work and school, and finances, made it obvious that traditional models of outreach healthcare were not sustainable," said Morgan Waller, director of telemedicine business and operations at Children's Mercy.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Telemedicine Platforms

AMD Telemedicine

A Buyer’s Guide to Telemedicine Platforms: Key Considerations to Help Optimize Clinical and Financial Outcomes. It’s important to approach telemedicine services with a full understanding of the possible hurdles on the path to implementation. More often than not, the obstacles lie with adoption from providers and patients.

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The Future of Telemedicine Transformed by Large Language Models

Healthcare IT Today

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves across various industries, and telehealth/telemedicine is no exception. Telemedicine has gained traction in recent years providing healthcare services remotely, allowing patients to receive quality care without being physically present at a healthcare facility.