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AMA offers new tools to help doctors navigate COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To help private-practice physicians manage the operational and business challenges posed by the coronavirus emergency, AMA has put together some new toolkits to help practices stay strong and deliver better care during the fast-evolving coronavirus crisis. On this National Doctors Day , as the U.S. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Five recommendations for improving clinical communication

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In addition, EHR systems exclude care team members outside of the hospital system, like a primary care physician in private practice or a family caregiver. EHRs are not designed to provide the real-time, contextual communication needed by clinicians.

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Patient Engagement: Offer Telehealth or Risk Attrition

iSALUS Healthcare

Using the right tools so that patients can participate in their care is an important step in improving the quality of care given by your private practice. There are many different tools that are used by providers to help grow their practice’s level of patient engagement.

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How Nurse Practitioner Authority Varies By State

Iris Telehealth

These providers can be found working in correctional settings, residential treatment centers, inpatient hospitals, health systems, and some private practices. However, the majority of PMHNPs are practicing in underserved and rural areas. Challenges and opportunities you might face.

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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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Making Telemedicine Affordable for Every Budget

GlobalMed

The capital required to invest in the necessary hardware and software can stop many private practices, clinics, and small hospitals from offering virtual care services – yet they’re often the ones who need it most. Responsible Virtual Health – for Every Budget. Entry costs can be a major barrier to universal telemedicine.

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COVID-19: a technologist’s tale

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Whilst the system used by NHS General Practice is fairly well embedded, there is nothing similar for private practices or for any hospitals or dental services. What became quite apparent is the lack of digital prescribing in large parts of the NHS. This is a gap and adds to the friction for clinicians and their patients.