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Two major telehealth orgs team up to expand virtual care training

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association and the American Board of Telehealth announced Tuesday that they were partnering to expand access to training and education for virtual care. That is to weave telehealth into the everyday fabric of healthcare. The CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate consists of: Introduction to telehealth.

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HHS, DOD and vendors partner for critical care via telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For example, in Florida, Avel eCARE partnered with EMS workers to help get Regeneron delivered to homebound patients. As part of the government-funded program, Avel eCARE also provided critical care consulting to a small community hospital that was inundated with COVID-19 patients.

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Telemedicine Technology is Helping Florida Residents Affected by Hurricane Irma

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Within the last three days Florida Hospital has incorporated telehealth technology into their system of care. Florida Hospital has been using eCare to reach so many affected by hurricane Irma. While such hardship has struck Florida and many southeastern states, the reaction from people willing to help one another has been inspiring.

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Telehealth summit debrief: staffing shortages, wider acceptance but expansion barriers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telemedicine technology and services vendor Avel eCare recently launched its inaugural annual Customer Forum and Innovation Summit focused on driving innovation in virtual care. Healthcare IT News sat down with Doug Duskin, Avel eCare's chief executive, to get a debriefing on the conference and find out the major themes and learnings.

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Zoom is helping MaineGeneral Health boost its telehealth success

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare IT News interviewed Laura Mrazik, manager of telehealth at MaineGeneral Health, to discuss best uses and best practices with Zoom so others can learn from MaineGeneral's lessons. Our initial pilot quickly evolved into four active telehealth services. What are your plans for Zoom and telehealth this year and beyond?

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Telemedicine saves the day for Avera Health in the COVID-19 era

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But with the arrival of COVID-19, the organization was challenged with revisiting its telehealth strategy to reduce virus spread while still providing essential care services to its rural communities. " And fourth is Avera eCARE, which allows care for severe COVID-19 patients in the emergency room while minimizing risk to hospital staff.

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Amwell Divests Virtual Psychiatric Care Business to Avel eCare in All-Cash Transaction

Healthcare IT Today

Divestment of Amwell Psychiatric Care Intended to Focus Product Portfolio on Key Growth Initiatives Company Reiterates Guidance for 2024 Amwell , a global leader in digital care, today announced it has sold its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare , a national leading provider of clinician-to-clinician telehealth services.

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