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Physician adoption of digital health tools is accelerating, AMA research shows

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The number of physicians that saw the tools as an advantage grew from 85% in 2016 to 93% in 2022, and named improved clinical outcomes and work efficiencies as the driving factors, followed by the ability to reduce stress and burnout, electronic health record integrations and data privacy assurances. in 2016 to 3.8 in 2016 to 3.8

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China to pilot standards for virtual primary care

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In 2013, family doctor contract services were piloted in rural areas before its nationwide implementation in 2016. Two years later, it became a national strategy to establish the GP system.

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AMA Suggests that Telehealth Tech Use Is Up Since 2016, But Still Modest

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A new survey has found that physician use of technology to provide telehealth or virtual visits has doubled since its previous study in 2016. This meshes well with other market research suggesting that a healthy cross-section of providers are preparing to get on board.

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AMA sees surge in health IT adoption, 'rise of the digital-native physician'

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The AMA, which first began benchmarking how various health technologies are being integrated into clinical practice in 2016, says its new research finds physicians – more than ever – see digital health as a key driver for quality outcomes, cost efficiency and patient access. Adoption was up from 28% in 2016 to 37% in 2019.

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Arkos Health, created by merger of 3 companies, sets sights on senior-focused telehealth

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Pittsburgh-based Curavi, which develops telehealth technology tailored for post-acute and long-term care settings, was launched in 2016 as a spin-off from UPMC (which will continue to be an investor in Arkos Health) and has built itself up with acquisitions since then. Healthcare IT News is a publication of HIMSS Media. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Telehealth group practice offers free care to seniors nationwide during crisis

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CCS Healthcare is a telehealth practice that has been delivering telehealth care extensively throughout Western Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2016. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Click here to view the report. For more information on the free-for-seniors telehealth care, click here.

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The CONNECT for Health Act is reintroduced, again

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A bipartisan group of legislators has reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act – first introduced in 2016 – to expand opportunities and coverage for telehealth through Medicare. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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