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Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.

Healthcare It News

Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. You describe your telemedicine program as mature if not advanced.

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Baptist Health brings urgent care waits down to 6 minutes with telemedicine

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' "If the patient chooses the virtual option, they are walked back to the self-service kiosk, log into their MyChart account on the tablet, and be placed in line with our group of virtual urgent care providers," he continued. Everyone was still very professional, even though I spoke to the doctor on a screen.

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Like it, love it, gotta have it? A health economist on different attitudes toward telemedicine

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Patients, out of fear of going to their doctor's office, opted for phone or virtual visits where they could. But other factors should also be taken into account, such as hearing loss disrupting audio-only services, or the social aspects of seeing a doctor in-person. Now, she said, " we're seeing that tapering."

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Rapid telehealth rollout was beneficial for nursing homes, but had downsides too

Healthcare It News

At the same time, however, relying on telemedicine had drawbacks, especially from a social perspective. Their interview subjects cited several positive effects of using telemedicine, including: The benefits of avoiding travel for the nursing home resident. Saved organizational resources. Improved access to care. Enhanced communication.

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Should TikTok Doctors Owe Any Duty of Care Toward Their Followers?

Bill Of Health

By Sarah Gabriele Doctors are now using social media platforms to spread medical knowledge and to interact with the communities that they are actively building. A recent survey showed that almost 1 in 5 Americans now turn to TikTok before their doctor for health advice.

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Horizon Health gains operational ROI from EHR and telehealth integration

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Horizon Health Services, a behavioral health provider in New York, in November 2019 deployed telemedicine technology with the goal of meeting the demands of patients and the ever-changing world of technology. " PROPOSAL In 2019, Horizon had deployed telemedicine technology from vendor Amwell. Then COVID-19 hit.

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From Telemedicine to Complete Virtual Care and Beyond

HIT Consultant

Michael Gorton, CEO of Recuro Health Telemedicine has helped improve the quality of life of patients in every corner of the world and has been successfully utilized to provide convenient care to people with limited or no access to health services. It has been a remarkable journey for the innovators who pioneered telemedicine.