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2025 forecast: Telehealth will boost panel size and enable more delegation

Healthcare It News

The first phase consisted of isolated telehealth, in which virtual care services were not truly integrated into health systems. By expanding access and delivering more consistent care, organizations will increase efficiency and improve the quality of care.

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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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Virtua Health offers lessons in creating a Digital Transformation Office, Part 2

Healthcare It News

The six virtual care programs are as follows. First, Urgent Care Telehealth. As a result, staff anticipate realizing higher quality of care outcomes in these two patient populations. First, Urgent Care Telehealth: Of the patients seen in urgent care, about 15% make return visits.

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Survey: 1 in 3 patients comfortable with AI-led primary care

Healthcare It News

Years ago, it would have been hard to believe you could connect with your doctor on your phone. For healthcare providers, they also have to consider patient safety, quality of care and their oath as they factor in using new technology like AI. Concerns and fears around the unknown, and lack of control, make us all hesitant.

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US Patients Show Cautious Optimism Toward Generative AI in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

patients are more comfortable with generative artificial intelligence (AI) analyzing their radiology scans and making diagnoses than with AI answering the phone at their doctor’s office. Currently, more than 70% of consumers are open to seeking care at these alternative sites for various medical conditions.

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A New Era of Virtual Care Has Begun, Accenture Finds

Health Populi

Patients managing cardiology and vascular diseases expressed the highest praise for quality of care using videoconferencing (97%, virtually all patients polled, saying quality care was at least as good or better than face-to-face care. 45% in pharmaceutical companies, and 44% in large retail pharmacy chains.

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Digital front doors' advantages when meeting population health needs

Healthcare It News

Quality of care is equal to, if not greater than, the care provided in a traditional brick-and-mortar setting. Providers are often able to spend more time with patients and provide dedicated one-to-one, personalized attention and care. Digital front doors can provide one single entry point and experience for the patient.