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Study shows more physicians are embracing telemedicine, especially in metro areas

Clocktree

JULY 25, 2019

The number of US physicians who list telemedicine as a skill doubled from 2015 to 2018, according to a recent study done by Doximity , a network of healthcare professionals. The study also reports significant growth in telemedicine patient visits, which increased annually by 261 percent between 2015 and 2017. San Diego.

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Study: VA telehealth expansion lagged in rural areas during COVID-19

Mobi Health News

MARCH 9, 2023

A study in JAMA Network Open tracking telemedicine visits pre- and post-pandemic across the VA reveals increasing inequities between rural and urban communities.

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Study: Poor broadband speed linked to lower video telemedicine use among veterans

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A study published in JAMA Network Open found patients living in census blocks with inadequate broadband speed participated in fewer video visits after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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JAMA study finds telemedicine catching on but still relatively rare

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The study also found that comprehensive parity state mandates and the lack of psychiatrists were factors in telemedicine usage.

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EHR documentation burdens increasing with virtual care expansion, says study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network compared patient messaging among ambulatory physicians before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding they were mostly documenting visits and not messaging patients. hours in September 2021, according to the study. before the pandemic to 8.18

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Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 31, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS To identify common facilitators and barriers to telehealth implementation, researchers evaluated practice leaders' perspectives on 32 aspects of telemedicine in their practices, according to a new report published in the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Sony study reinforces importance of remote monitoring

Mobi Health News

JUNE 22, 2020

The study was published in time for the American Telemedicine Association's virtual conference today. Nearly 90% of people managing chronic conditions in the U.S. surveyed for Sony’s mSafety Wearable Platform Division said they could better manage their conditions with remote monitoring.

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Study: Telehealth could increase physicians' after-hours work

Mobi Health News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Researchers found physicians who provided more care through telemedicine also increased their time spent on after-hours EHR-based clinical and administrative work.

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Study: Limiting out-of-state telehealth could disrupt existing patient-provider relationships

Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A recent study found out-of-state telemedicine visits were most common with those who lived near a state border, and were largely for primary and mental healthcare.

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Telehealth used less in disadvantaged areas, Health Affairs study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A Health Affairs study found that telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic was lower in communities with higher rates of poverty – suggesting that the industry must address the digital divide in order to ensure widespread access to virtual care. During the COVID-19 period of the study, researchers found that 30.1%

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Doximity Study Finds Telehealth Is Health for Every Day Care

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Doximity’s second report on telemedicine explores both physicians’ and patients’ views on virtual care, finding most doctors and health consumers on the same page of virtual care adoption. For the physicians’ profile, Doximity examined 180,000 doctors’ who billed Medicare for telemedicine claims between January 2020 and June 2021.

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South Korean Health Ministry calls to make telemedicine permanent

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 15, 2023

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare has released its report on the conduct of temporary telemedicine during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report pointed out that most telemedicine services were conducted by neighbourhood clinics (accounting for 93.6% million people from February 2020 to January 2023.

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Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

A qualitative RAND Corporation study finds that psychiatrists offering telemedicine for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic have had largely positive perceptions of the transition. Many, however, say they plan to return to in-person care when possible, due to the challenges psychiatric telemedicine entail.

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More hybrid virtual care and asynchronous telemedicine on the way for 2024

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 2, 2024

Now that telemedicine is a mainstream method for healthcare delivery, C-suite executives and health IT leaders at provider organizations must keep a sharp eye on trends in virtual care. Telemedicine is too important now to take for granted. What is one of the most important telemedicine predictions you have for 2024?

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U.S. Trade Development Agency And 19Labs Partner to Accelerate Rural Telemedicine Deployments Throughout Mexico

19 Labs

JANUARY 8, 2024

The USTDA-funded study, led by 19Labs together with our Mexican partner, Vasanta, will enable rural community members to receive advanced healthcare through the GALE telemedicine platform and our partners Zoom, Viasat, Echonous, and others. Redwood City, CA – January 8, 2024 Today, the U.S. 19Labs) in rural southern Mexico.

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Stanford researchers: Telemedicine optimization requires training, interoperability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2021

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. Senate, would require a study to learn more about how telehealth has been used during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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Complex legal landscape limits power of telemedicine abortion

Mobi Health News

MAY 13, 2022

Though studies have shown delivering medication abortion via telehealth is safe and effective, varying state laws can make it difficult for providers and companies to offer the two-pill regimen.

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Telehealth helps stop suicidal ideation for many patients, study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This is noteworthy because telehealth has not traditionally been equipped to treat those with the most severe symptoms of mental health due to the oversight necessary to actually provide safe, effective treatment, said Dr. Mimi Winsberg, chief medical officer at Brightside Health, which led the study. Who was involved?

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The Effects of Telemedicine on Patient Engagement and Care Options

AMD Telemedicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Effects of Telemedicine on Patient Engagement and Care Options. Telemedicine is booming, and healthcare organizations neglecting these technological innovations are missing out. After all, telemedicine initiatives make a huge difference in the quality of healthcare organizations. Two Key Benefits of Telemedicine Today.

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Case Study: One Medical Practice’s Experience Transitioning to Telemedicine

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2020

Anyone reading Healthcare IT Today is probably aware that during the first six months of the year, we saw a telemedicine boom unlike any before. The post Case Study: One Medical Practice’s Experience Transitioning to Telemedicine first appeared on Healthcare IT Today.

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Audio-only telehealth benefits patients in need, study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 2, 2022

A recent University of California study of telehealth implementation at community health centers found that although phone visits were beneficial to historically marginalized patients, continued virtual care use depends on increased technological resources. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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Zoom's head of healthcare talks the future of telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2021

Healthcare IT News sat down with Heidi West, head of healthcare at Zoom, to discuss telemedicine's future, hybrid in-person/telehealth care, communities that could be hurt without virtual care, and challenges to telemedicine becoming fully mainstream. Telemedicine visits have tapered off some since their pandemic peak in 2020.

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Telemedicine linked to more antibiotic prescriptions for children, study finds

FierceHealthIT

APRIL 9, 2019

Parents may like the convenience of direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits for their children, but a recent study found that telemedicine may be leading to the overprescribing of antibiotics to children with sniffles and sore throats.

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Telehealth can effectively manage COVID-19 at home, study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 23, 2022

A University of Iowa study published this month in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that an at-home telemonitoring program was an effective and sustainable way to manage COVID-19 for patients. THE LARGER TREND. And the added stress of living in a pandemic is enough to worsen a chronic condition, which has been reported.

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Most Koreans want to continue using telemedicine in the future - survey

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Most South Koreans are willing to use telemedicine again in the future, especially those living in rural towns and villages, according to a survey report commissioned by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, an institution affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare. THE LARGER TREND.

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JAMA study warns telemedicine not suitable for 38% of patients over 65

Mobi Health News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties.

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Online first visit consults high among private dental clinics in Japan, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

New research has looked into the number of dental institutions around Japan that conducted telemedicine for first and follow-up visits last year. According to the study, it was difficult for the latter to conduct remote consultations for first visits without the needed referral documents, which include patient information.

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Is telemedicine an answer to physician burnout and staffing shortages?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 24, 2022

She talks about physicians' newfound familiarity with telehealth and what it means for the future, the possibility of physicians working full time in telemedicine, and how virtual care can help with staffing shortages in healthcare. According to an Elsevier study, almost half of U.S. And it's only expected to get worse.

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Pandemic era telehealth grew most in wealthy and metro areas, RAND study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 16, 2021

A new report from the RAND Corporation suggests that the biggest upticks in virtual care availability occurred in more affluent and metropolitan communities, and that telemedicine services were mostly enjoyed by patients with private insurance. "Few national studies have examined changes in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic."

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Designing with health literacy in mind can help with SDOH, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, a recent study from telemedicine technology and services vendor Teladoc Health found that participants were successful in controlling their diabetes through a remote diabetes monitoring program despite existing barriers to care access.

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Telemedicine consults, Noom app intervention reduces binge eating symptoms

Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A study of more than 200 Kaiser Permanente patients found regular coaching paired with self-monitoring tools more effective than standard care.

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Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 2, 2023

To explore the efficacy of primary care telehealth, a recent Epic Research study examined the frequency of in-person physician visits that followed 18,636,522 primary care telemedicine appointments. "We found that patients covered by Medicaid and Medicare had the highest in-person follow-up rates," they said.

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Telemedicine found to be effective for diabetes management in KSA and UAE

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 9, 2021

Telemedicine consultations could be “key” to addressing the growing costs of diabetes treatment and management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a new report has found.

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Poor broadband access in rural areas limits telemedicine use: study

FierceHealthIT

MAY 21, 2019

Telemedicine is frequently touted as a technology tool that can help improve healthcare access for rural populations, especially in areas with physician shortages. But telemedicine might not be the silver bullet to improve rural healthcare.

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For doctors, telemedicine consultations come with unique challenges

Mobi Health News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Telemedicine may help practitioners better reach their patients, but the convenience could come at a cost for the provider.

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VA study shows benefits of telestroke program for patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 12, 2022

A Department of Veterans Affairs-funded study published in Neurology found that a telestroke program helped prevent unnecessary hospital transfers for patients. The VA's telehealth programs have been a foundational part of care for years , enabled by bipartisan legislation enabling interstate telemedicine for providers and patients.

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The Future of Telemedicine Transformed by Large Language Models

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 18, 2023

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.

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Telemedicine Effective for Chronic Conditions, New SteadyMD Survey Finds

SteadyMD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The results offer insights into the benefits, challenges and potential of telemedicine as it matures into its post-pandemic use cases. ” Telemedicine addresses this issue and is attractive to clinicians because it provides the flexibility necessary for a better work-life balance, a fact borne out by the survey.

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Telehealth can be a safe technique in high-risk pregnancies, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 16, 2022

A recent study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth can be safe and effective when it comes to managing high-risk pregnancies. " The research team reviewed studies from around the world involving telehealth and high-risk pregnancies over the past five years. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Patient outcomes point to efficacy of telehealth and virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The emergence of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting surge in the adoption of telemedicine are helping address patients’ needs without major signs of safety concerns, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente. WHY IT MATTERS The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed more than 1.5

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Researchers to facilitate telemedicine for managing chronic illnesses in rural Pakistan

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 3, 2022

A research team from the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health is looking to implement telemedicine for managing chronic diseases in Pakistan to study whether it can be used by specialists in the cities to support health providers in rural communities.

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Gender-Affirming Transgender Telehealth: TDG Youth Utilization Study

Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 27, 2023

Authors of a recent study published in Telemedicine and e-Health evaluated telehealth services supported healthcare access for transgender and gender-diverse (TDG) youth within Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic (SCGC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. More patients in the post-telehealth period used “they” pronouns.

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GALE Telemedicine eClinics Helping Refugees

19 Labs

JANUARY 24, 2023

19Labs partner customizes the GALE Telemedicine platform to deliver an end-to-end solution for refugees in Lebanon & the Middle East. With their study of the market and developed presence in the area, Doctory was poised to provide a solution to the refugees of Lebanon. Refugees, migrants, and the displaced.

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For value-based care, virtual options aren't always beneficial, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 14, 2023

A new telehealth study by the University of Texas McCombs School of Business found that virtual care did not significantly lower costs, or reduce the number of future visits to emergency rooms or specialists for circulatory, respiratory and infectious diseases. "Before the pandemic, we averaged between 1,800 and 2,000 visits per week.

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Study shows more physicians are embracing telemedicine, especially in metro areas

Study: VA telehealth expansion lagged in rural areas during COVID-19

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Study: Poor broadband speed linked to lower video telemedicine use among veterans

JAMA study finds telemedicine catching on but still relatively rare

EHR documentation burdens increasing with virtual care expansion, says study

Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

Sony study reinforces importance of remote monitoring

Study: Telehealth could increase physicians' after-hours work

Study: Limiting out-of-state telehealth could disrupt existing patient-provider relationships

Telehealth used less in disadvantaged areas, Health Affairs study finds

Doximity Study Finds Telehealth Is Health for Every Day Care

South Korean Health Ministry calls to make telemedicine permanent

Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

More hybrid virtual care and asynchronous telemedicine on the way for 2024

U.S. Trade Development Agency And 19Labs Partner to Accelerate Rural Telemedicine Deployments Throughout Mexico

Stanford researchers: Telemedicine optimization requires training, interoperability

Complex legal landscape limits power of telemedicine abortion

Telehealth helps stop suicidal ideation for many patients, study finds

The Effects of Telemedicine on Patient Engagement and Care Options

Case Study: One Medical Practice’s Experience Transitioning to Telemedicine

Audio-only telehealth benefits patients in need, study finds

Zoom's head of healthcare talks the future of telemedicine

Telemedicine linked to more antibiotic prescriptions for children, study finds

Telehealth can effectively manage COVID-19 at home, study finds

Most Koreans want to continue using telemedicine in the future - survey

JAMA study warns telemedicine not suitable for 38% of patients over 65

Online first visit consults high among private dental clinics in Japan, study shows

Is telemedicine an answer to physician burnout and staffing shortages?

Pandemic era telehealth grew most in wealthy and metro areas, RAND study shows

Designing with health literacy in mind can help with SDOH, study shows

Telemedicine consults, Noom app intervention reduces binge eating symptoms

Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

Telemedicine found to be effective for diabetes management in KSA and UAE

Poor broadband access in rural areas limits telemedicine use: study

For doctors, telemedicine consultations come with unique challenges

VA study shows benefits of telestroke program for patients

The Future of Telemedicine Transformed by Large Language Models

Telemedicine Effective for Chronic Conditions, New SteadyMD Survey Finds

Telehealth can be a safe technique in high-risk pregnancies, study shows

Patient outcomes point to efficacy of telehealth and virtual care

Researchers to facilitate telemedicine for managing chronic illnesses in rural Pakistan

Gender-Affirming Transgender Telehealth: TDG Youth Utilization Study

GALE Telemedicine eClinics Helping Refugees

For value-based care, virtual options aren't always beneficial, study shows

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