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Enhancing Physical Therapy With Artificial Intelligence

HIT Consultant

In a profession like physical therapy, which at its core is grounded in empathy and patient rapport, the impact of such a future becomes amplified. And its current advancements simply cannot be ignored, even in physical therapy. Can AI actually benefit physical therapy and its clinicians?

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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care. According to Avalere Health , nearly three in four doctors work for a hospital, health system, or corporate entity today.

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5G’s Role in Improving Quality and Reach of Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Interruptions in a procedure can cause complications for the patient, reduce the quality of care, and in the worst-case scenario, put lives at risk. Wearable sensors that track movement and pain during telehealth physical therapy will also play an increasing role as the IoT healthcare market expands.

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The Importance of Telehealth Parity Laws

Icanotes

Telehealth services are appropriate for common, minor medical conditions or concerns, whereas doctors and counselors must treat severe or chronic physical or mental illnesses in person. In addition to the perceived low quality of care, some argue that telehealth costs less to deliver than in-person care.

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The Patient Experience with Jim Cagliostro | Ep. 37

Vie Healthcare

That’s been changing for years, that there is more of an emphasis and a focus on the quality of care delivered, not just, “Okay, you performed a surgery, here’s your reimbursement.” CMS has reimbursed, at least in the past, on a fee-for-service basis. And your listeners will know that that’s changing.

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The Patient Experience with Jim Cagliostro | Ep. 37

Vie Healthcare

That’s been changing for years, that there is more of an emphasis and a focus on the quality of care delivered, not just, “Okay, you performed a surgery, here’s your reimbursement.” CMS has reimbursed, at least in the past, on a fee-for-service basis. And your listeners will know that that’s changing.

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How Motion Capture and CV Technology is Transforming Rehabilitation

HIT Consultant

The potential of these technologies to extend the reach of specialized rehabilitation services into rural America embodies a significant step toward a more equitable healthcare system, where the quality of care is consistent and universally accessible, transforming the landscape of healthcare delivery across the nation.