Are doctors abandoning telehealth?
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How health IT delays diagnoses — CMMI head in line to join domestic policy council
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Growing Evidence for eConsults – the Asynchronous, Clinician-to-Clinician Platform for Telehealth
Health Populi
JUNE 29, 2020
Health care providers stood up virtual health care services with lightning speed as the coronavirus pandemic emerged in the U.S. Telehealth and its various flavors enabled both patients and providers to manage the risk of contracting the virus, especially at a time when little was known about the nature of transmission, treatment and prevention — except for washing hands, covering one’s face, and isolating when showing symptoms.
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Using Tech To Improve The Patient Experience
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 1, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Going to a hospital or other healthcare practice has always been a stressful process for patients. To ensure that their patients are comfortable, healthcare providers need to make sure they are improving the customer experience […]. The article Using Tech To Improve The Patient Experience appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Automated Nurse Cross-Training Needs to Be in Place Before the Next Pandemic
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JULY 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes the need for healthcare organizations to have an automated solution that can quickly identify which of their nurses can most easily be cross-trained for roles that are sorely needed and then determine how much training was necessary.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
7 vital questions to ask when choosing a virtual care platform
eVisit
JULY 1, 2020
“Can everybody please mute your mics?”.
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U.S. Hospitals Will Lose $323 Billion in 2020 – Before Accounting for Growing COVID Cases
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JULY 1, 2020
U.S. health systems are projected to lose $323 billion in 2020 due to declining inpatient and outpatient volumes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the “normal” hospital business. Hospitals racked up over $200 bn in losses between March and June 2020. according to the American Hospital Association’s report, Hospitals and Health Systems Continue to Face Unprecedented Financial Challenges Due to COVID-19.
Here's how smaller practices can prepare for continuing telehealth demands
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 29, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic swelled throughout the country, many healthcare providers found themselves abruptly pivoting – sometimes in a matter of days – to virtual care. While larger health systems had the infrastructure in place to do so, many smaller practices struggled to keep up. The hurdles to implementing telemedicine programs among smaller practices are fourfold, said Nate Lacktman, chair of the national telemedicine and digital health industry team at Foley and Lardner.
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Boots offers access to online video pharmacy consultations for people living with cancer
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JULY 1, 2020
The service will offer an accessible route for those affected by cancer to speak to a trained healthcare professional from the comfort of their own home.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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Stressed Out By COVID and Civil Unrest – the APA’s Stress in America Survey, Part 2
Health Populi
JUNE 30, 2020
“Now” is the lowest point in history that most Americans can remember: 7 in 10 people in the U.S. feel this way, up from 56% in 2018 and 2019. Furthermore, 4 in 5 people in the U.S. say the future of America is a significant source of stress, as discussed in Stress in the Time of COVID-19, Volume Two , a report covering a poll of U.S. adults sponsored by the American Psychological Association.
How one health system harnessed AI, telehealth to combat coronavirus
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JULY 1, 2020
When the United States reported its first COVID-19 case in January 2020, the Medical University of South Carolina activated its telehealth response – months before swathes of other health systems rapidly pivoted to virtual care. By April, that response included virtual urgent care, remote patient-monitoring, continuous virtual monitoring for in-unit patients and a shift in ambulatory care services.
What COVID-19 Taught Us About Telehealth and its (Now Permanent) Role in Patient Care
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JUNE 29, 2020
The following is a guest article by Michael Morgan and Andrew Barbash, MD from Updox. Prior to COVID-19, telemedicine was a novelty for the majority of providers. Concerns over privacy, technology costs and reimbursements limited the ability of hospitals to integrate virtual visits into routine care. Likewise, many independent practices struggled with how to fully […].
Digital health investments stay the course in Q2 2020
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JULY 2, 2020
Despite the uncertainty of COVID-19, funding deals during the last three months were generally on par with those of Q1 2020 and Q2 2019.
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Wear A Mask and Save 5% of US GDP: My Independence Day Holiday Wish
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JULY 3, 2020
“And please…please…please wear a face covering,” Dr. Jerome Adams, the U.S. Surgeon General pleaded on June 30, 2020 , during a speech to U.S. Public Health Workers. [You can fast forward to second #42 to hear Dr. Adams’ impassioned plea to his fellow Americans. s. Wearing a mask or face covering reminds me of an early economics lesson from Adam Smith: that actions I take that are good for you can be good for me. “In addition to caring about our own well-being
With telehealth, one practice is now seeing more patients than before the pandemic
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 1, 2020
Henry J. Austin Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Trenton, New Jersey, was having problems with payment options. THE PROBLEM. Regulations had been passed in New Jersey requiring reimbursement for telemedicine services. But the major payer sources, while aware of the new regs, had not made any changes in their reimbursement process to pay for services provided through telemedicine.
Humana to offer home COVID-19 testing, drive-thru testing at Walmart
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Apple was already developing handwashing sensing before COVID-19 hit
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MobiHealthNews spoke with Apple VP of technology Kevin Lynch about how the new feature on Apple Watch came to be, and what its implications might be for healthcare.
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HIMSSCast: Will the COVID-19 telehealth boom last?
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Healthcare IT News Executive Editor Mike Miliard and Senior Editor Kat Jercich join host Jonah Comstock to recap what went down at the American Telemedicine Association's virtual conference last week. The team also discusses the state of telehealth more broadly, including the trends Kat observed at last week's congressional hearing. This episode is brought to you by AmWell.
Consumer groups warn Google's Fitbit buyout could harm data privacy, competition
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Consumer groups warn Google's Fitbit buyout could harm data privacy, competition. hlandi. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 15:15.
Investors are taking bets on femtech, now looking beyond just fertility apps
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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
3 Healthy Habits for Seniors to Keep Healthy
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JULY 1, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. We live in troubled times. When the coronavirus appeared in the United States after wreaking havoc around the world, it found a country with many socioeconomic structural weaknesses to expose—dysfunctional political parties, an economy based […].
Hundreds of industry groups call on Congress to advance permanent telehealth reform
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JUNE 30, 2020
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More than 300 organizations, physician groups push Congress to take action on telehealth policies
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Masimo announces device designed to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The dieting world has been speaking a lot about the Ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet has been a popular choice for many, and recently, people have turned to it for its health benefits. The keto […]. The article 6 Effective Ways To Make The Most Out Of Keto Diet appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
After initial spike, telehealth visits are on the decline, report finds
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JUNE 29, 2020
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund found a "plateau" in the growth of telemedicine visits, accounting for a relatively small percentage of rebounding ambulatory care services. As states experiment with reopening – and re-closing – their economies in response to concerns around coronavirus, continuing attention has been paid to skyrocketing rates of telehealth visits.
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