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Telemedicine will become default, with more virtual treatments, expert says

Healthcare It News

The boost the pandemic gave telemedicine into the mainstream cannot be understated. Healthcare IT News sat down with Sean Mehra, CEO and cofounder of HealthTap, a virtual-first urgent care and primary care clinic. Defaulting to in-person visits takes up a lot more time and money for both patients and doctors.

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Patient concerns in healthcare digitalisation: Rising inequalities

Healthcare It News

Digitalisation in healthcare holds the promise of optimising processes and expanding access to care. In the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, individual healthcare providers offer their own patient portals. Time saved by opting for telemedicine over an in-person visit. Will I lose the connection with my doctor?

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How the hybrid future of telemedicine may play out

Healthcare It News

Today, the healthcare industry has started to reach a consensus that the future of telemedicine will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person care. Healthcare IT News interviewed Kristin to get her expertise on the subject of the future of telemedicine and hybrid care.

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Telemedicine: What Slows Down the Healthcare of the Future

HIT Consultant

The implementation of remote healthcare — telehealth services — reformed medicine. With the skyrocketing investment in virtual care, new legal regulations that expand the possibilities of remote healthcare, the telehealth industry is predicted to expand from $3 billion to $250 billion. Main Obstacles the Telemedicine is Facing Today.

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Leveraging Telemedicine as a Workforce Multiplier for Clinicians

HIT Consultant

COVID has shown us that telemedicine is effective and easy to use. With providers and clinicians under increasing strain from staffing gaps and other issues, telemedicine is a valuable solution. Acute care providers can also take advantage of remote clinicians to shore up overloaded staff. Doug Duskin, CEO, Avel eCare.

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Why Telemedicine Isn’t A Temporary Fix — It’s The Future

HIT Consultant

A similar trend is playing out in healthcare. But with new COVID variants continuing to emerge, not to mention the convenience virtual care offers, it’s becoming increasingly clear telemedicine wasn’t a “temporary fix” — it’s here to stay. The current state of telemedicine and its limitations.

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How UPMC's virtual-first healthcare model works

Healthcare It News

UPMC Central Pennsylvania, a hospital that in 2021 achieved Stage 7, the top of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, has been a leader in telemedicine, with more than two dozen robust virtual care programs. " MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.