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New Zealand to launch new 24/7 telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a new 24/7 telehealth service to expand access to primary care amid the overcrowding of emergency departments. According to Te Whatu Ora, the 24/7 telehealth service is set for launch in July. Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Patient Access Care

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Telehealth is Health: It’s Telehealth Awareness Week

Health Populi

In April 2020, telemedicine morphed into mainstream medical care as hospitals and physicians risk-managed exposure to infection by meeting with patients, virtually, when possible. Welcome to Telehealth Awareness Week , a campaign mounted by the ATA to remind us that #TelehealthIsHealth. 34% used telehealth for preventive care.

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What to expect in Asia-Pacific health IT in 2025?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Janine Cox, Operations Director – Health System Integration and Innovation, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), Australia We are hoping to see an improvement in the utilisation of video telehealth within residential aged care homes. Responses have been corrected and edited for accuracy and brevity.

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Australia working towards 'permanent' telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Australian government has set aside A$106 million ($76 million) over four years to support what it calls "permanent" telehealth, which will ensure flexibility in healthcare delivery and continuous health consultations via phone or online. Around 89,000 providers are now using telehealth services. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Neighbourhood Health: new priority for the NHS, one to watch for the UK HealthTech community

Lloyd Price

The concept of Neighbourhood Health, as outlined in recent NHS England guidelines and government rhetoric, focuses on integrating primary care, community health, mental health, and social care services into cohesive "neighbourhood teams." Prevention Focus: Initiatives like health education programs or using tech (e.g.,

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Contractors signed for NSW Health's network infra upgrade and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

North Queensland GPs leverage AI for MyMedicare registrations General practices under the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network have adopted AI technology to boost voluntary patient registrations to MyMedicare. Enterprise Taxonomy: Digital Health Telehealth AI Technology Patient Access Analytics

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New Zealand to launch new 24/7 telehealth service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a new 24/7 telehealth service to expand access to primary care amid the overcrowding of emergency departments. According to Te Whatu Ora, the 24/7 telehealth service is set for launch in July. Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Patient Access Care