Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 7, 2024

The following is a guest article by Laura Templeton , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Compassus There’s no denying that increased delivery of patient care in the home was accelerated by the pandemic. The upward trend continues today, driven by the growth of our aging population and the continued adoption of technology.

Telemedicine 102

Telemedicine Nursing Patient Experience Remote care 102

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

"Adoption of new technology among members of the communities we serve is slow due to varying levels of technological literacy – especially among older patients – and extremely limited resources," said Jim Manga, president and CEO of St. Even before St. THE PROBLEM. This region is densely populated. " PROPOSAL.

Telehealth 192

Telehealth Primary Care Telemedicine Healthcare IT 192

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Recently commissioned research by Zoom found that patients who have used telehealth once prefer a hybrid mode of care post-COVID-19. Rather than an all-digital model of care, a care model that makes sense to a patient's situation is ideal to bridge the gap in healthcare access. Telemedicine adoption.

Telemedicine 156

Telemedicine Telehealth 156

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One big question in healthcare when it comes to the digital divide: How can people in these households get access to telemedicine ? A recent study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research found telehealth is nearly as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing patient needs. Approximately 11.7

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Telehealth Telemedicine Healthcare IT 130

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The nation needs an additional 6,398 mental health providers to fill in these shortage gaps, noted Dr. Bob Booth, chief care officer at TimelyCare, a telehealth provider for college students. An estimated 122 million Americans , or 37% of the population, lived in 5,833 mental health professional shortage areas as of March 31, 2021.

Mental health 145

Mental health Telemedicine Telehealth Primary Care 145

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2023

The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted a rapid shift to telemedicine as both a replacement and adjunct to usual in-person care. THE PROBLEM Inexperience with technology was the major barrier – those who were older, Black or Hispanic tended to have less education and lower income and were more likely not to be ready.

Telehealth 144

Telehealth Digital Health Telemedicine Health Information 144

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Virtual care can help fill the gaps in behavioral healthcare, including the critical supply-and-demand issue – too many patients, not enough clinicians – that has been hampering care for quite some time. Both noted demand for such services has only grown since the onset of the pandemic. " Rish said.

Telehealth 166

Telehealth Nursing Telemedicine healthcare technology 166

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 31, 2022

The state is 24,320 square miles and is the only state located entirely in the area known as Appalachia, which faces gaps in educational achievement, employment and income as well as a variety of negative health consequences compared with the rest of the country. Census Bureau. THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM. " Shannon R.

Telehealth 131

Telehealth Telemedicine Mental health Public Health 131

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 9, 2021

Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed many patients – especially those in under-resourced areas – unprecedented access to behavioral healthcare. "Like every health system in the entire country, overnight you had to flip the switch on, and essentially totally pivot to telemedicine," he said.

Telemedicine 152

Telemedicine Telehealth Primary Care Healthcare IT 152

BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Telemedicine was transforming healthcare landscapes by utilizing technology to provide clinical care remotely. Through electronic and telecommunication technology, medical information is exchanged between patients and doctors, regardless of physical proximity. Telemedicine can also lead to better resource allocation and utilization.

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine HIPAA Interoperability Health Information 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They can consult on cases, serve as mentors, provide continuing education and collaborate with clinical staff. They can consult on cases, serve as mentors, provide continuing education and collaborate with clinical staff. "Even if these patients can get an appointment, they often must wait months to see the specialist.

Telehealth 114

Telehealth Healthcare IT Telemedicine Health IT 114

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 1, 2021

As rural communities strive to maintain access to quality healthcare, providers increasingly are forced to think outside the box to make sure patients receive the care they need and deserve. Telemedicine in the school. Telemedicine in the school. "Educators also want the children to stay in school.

Telehealth 152

Telehealth Primary Care Nursing Telemedicine 152

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 18, 2020

Most of these patients are eyeing telehealth as a way to fill pandemic-era gaps for routine care such as chronic care check-ups (29 percent) or annual physical and children's wellness exams (27 percent). Investment, education and best practices will be key. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

Telehealth 209

Telehealth Digital Health Leadership Telemedicine 209

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Although we were forced into fully remote operations with COVID-19, we have been making modifications along the way and have discovered how beneficial it can be to our organizations and our patients. The world of healthcare is ever-evolving, especially when new technology is being adopted. One such new area is healthcare at home.

Mental health 131

Mental health Telemedicine Nursing Telehealth 131

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Patients seeking neurologic care can face physical, geographical and financial challenges as they deal with chronic and disabling conditions. What are the problems in the field of neurology that you feel telemedicine can help overcome? There are two key problems in neurology that telemedicine can help address. are neurologists.

Telemedicine 116

Telemedicine Telehealth Medicare Primary Care 116

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

As patient volumes plummeted, Southwestern also recognized an increased risk to quality improvements due to the long-term impacts of undiagnosed cancers and other disease progressions among the people it serves. “Continuity of care, especially for complex patients, is at the heart of what we do. THE PROBLEM. ” PROPOSAL.

Telehealth 166

Telehealth EHR Community practice Telemedicine 166

GlobalMed

AUGUST 3, 2021

We know that rural and underserved communities can benefit from strong virtual care programs, but those same communities may have digital connectivity barriers and social determinants of health (SDOH) that stop patients from accessing telemedicine. Patient access to a connective device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Telemedicine 111

Telemedicine Mental health Telehealth Digital Health 111

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2023

The company helps bridge the technology gap to make IT an enabler of healthcare, not an obstacle to operations, it said. For example, low-income patients will not have to make the tough decisions of whether they should eat or get medical treatment due to their high deductible.

Telehealth 114

Telehealth Primary Care Mental health Telemedicine 114

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care. Montana has unique challenges in providing healthcare to its widely dispersed population of just over 1 million people. THE PROBLEM. " PROPOSAL.

Telemedicine 172

Telemedicine Telehealth Mental health Primary Care 172

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2022

There is a commonly held belief that social determinants of health like income and education level may negatively impact the use of digital health programs, and that this could widen gaps in health equity. Who did you study, what was the nature of the SDOH and what were the patients doing as part of the study?

Digital Health 133

Digital Health Telemedicine Healthcare IT 133

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thanks to new regulations from the government and subsequent new rules from commercial payers, telemedicine services are being reimbursed. These factors shot telehealth and related technologies and services like connected health and remote patient monitoring through the stratosphere.

Connected Health 213

Connected Health Telehealth Telemedicine Leadership 213

Health Populi

OCTOBER 3, 2019

This month’s October 2019 study finds a cohort of Boomers and older peers few of whom have actually used telemedicine — only one in seven people over 50 said their providers offered care via telehealth, and only 4% of people had a telehealth visit in the past year.

Telehealth 196

Telehealth Digital Health Medicare Mobile Health 196

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 3, 2023

TimeDoc Health is a vendor of virtual care management, chronic condition management and remote patient monitoring technologies and services. A long and deeply-reported feature story in The Washington Post on Tuesday put a spotlight on the stark effect that an epidemic of chronic illness is taking on too many millions of Americans.

Telehealth 147

Telehealth Telemedicine Primary Care Interoperability 147

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

It can be especially effective for patients in those underserved or rural areas where we see the largest issues with access to care due to health provider shortages. DTx can fill that void in care and provide patients with a much-needed treatment option.

Primary Care 109

Primary Care Digital Health Telemedicine Mental health 109

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 16, 2022

At HIMSS22, Caregility, a telehealth technology and services vendor, has introduced Inpatient Virtual Engagement, a new integrated clinical system designed to complement inpatient care with virtual care to enable hybrid care delivery at the patient bedside. Bedside hybrid care delivery. Virtual engagement bolsters inpatient care.

Telehealth 148

Telehealth Nursing Telemedicine Healthcare IT 148

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

But as health systems have turned to telemedicine to bridge the gap between in-person services and at-home needs, stakeholders stress the importance of optimizing access for a broad range of patients. The COVID-19 pandemic unlocked new avenues to extend care beyond brick-and-mortar facilities.

Telehealth 110

Telehealth Telemedicine Digital Health HIPAA 110

Health Populi

APRIL 28, 2022

physicians were using telehealth to care for patients at the end of 2021. Urgent care, the historically top use of telemedicine, is deployed by 37% of physicians in this study. Most doctors also said that virtual care has improved patient satisfaction due to the platform’s access and convenience aspects. Four in five U.S.

Telehealth 156

Telehealth Primary Care Telemedicine Public Health 156

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 1, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the adoption of remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a transformative solution for enhancing patient care and optimizing healthcare delivery. It includes the setup of remote monitoring equipment, patient education on device usage, and ongoing technical support.

Telehealth 40

Telehealth Telemedicine healthcare technology 40

Lloyd Price

APRIL 8, 2023

What exactly is patient engagement? Patient engagement refers to the active involvement of patients in their own healthcare. It involves a partnership between patients and healthcare providers, with patients taking an active role in decisions about their care and treatment. What is the future of patient portals?

Health Information 94

Health Information Telemedicine healthcare technology Mobile Health 94

Lloyd Price

APRIL 23, 2023

Patient communication: Amazon Polly can be used to generate automated voice responses for call centers, appointment reminders, and patient education materials. This can help healthcare providers reach patients in a timely and efficient manner. What are the benefits of Amazon Polly?

Patient Experience 92

Patient Experience Telemedicine Digital Health 92

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

Among the many insights they've gained over the past year-plus, they discuss the need to secure a place for telemedicine and expand its capabilities, deploy and scale new technologies faster, and embrace Agile processes and collaborative IT. The new importance of telemedicine. " Joe Fisne, Geisinger.

Telehealth 213

Telehealth Telemedicine Leadership Mental health 213

Iris Telehealth

APRIL 8, 2024

Fortunately, virtual behavioral health services can go a long way toward filling those care gaps. Care to these underserved patients and communities has been one of the best successes of telemedicine. In many rural areas across the U.S., What is a shortage area? Canada, Australia, and now in many war-torn parts of the world.

Telehealth 52

Telehealth Psychiatry Mental health Telemedicine 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 29, 2022

Healthcare IT News sat down with Chirichigno to get an inside look at how a national telemedicine platform works, and why bilingual service is so important to the company. More than 85% of patients report improved health after receiving care from Galileo. It aims to set itself apart with its fully bilingual service offerings.

Telemedicine 150

Telemedicine Primary Care Medicare Telehealth 150

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

THE PROBLEM Patient access is a top priority for AdventHealth, a health system based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. For the health system, improving the way it delivers care to patients starts with meeting them at the place of their needs. "Amwell became our partner in both video visits and inpatient use cases," Bard said.

Telemedicine 167

Telemedicine Telehealth Healthcare IT EHR 167

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 5, 2023

Gary Hamilton, CEO at InteliChart To make meaningful progress on health equity, hospitals and health systems will first need to identify existing barriers to care that impact their own patient populations. When selecting patient-facing digital tools, health systems should evaluate platforms on their ability to engage all patient populations.

Drug Development 92

Drug Development Primary Care Remote care Patient Experience 92

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

“Yes,” we concurred on our session convened by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) EDGE session today. We covered, The theory that telemedicine should increase health equity — where are we and what are the barriers to getting there? Understanding the health inequities borne by “telemedicine.

Telemedicine 156

Telemedicine Public Health Life Science Remote care 156

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Today, the healthcare industry has started to reach a consensus that the future of telemedicine will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person care. Healthcare IT News interviewed Kristin to get her expertise on the subject of the future of telemedicine and hybrid care. The COVID-19 pandemic opened many eyes to its inherent value.

Telemedicine 138

Telemedicine Mental health Healthcare IT 138