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

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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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Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

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WHY IT MATTERS To identify common facilitators and barriers to telehealth implementation, researchers evaluated practice leaders' perspectives on 32 aspects of telemedicine in their practices, according to a new report published in the Annals of Family Medicine.

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

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The boost the pandemic gave telemedicine into the mainstream cannot be understated. Many telemedicine professionals, as well as a good number of healthcare providers, suggest that as healthcare evolves post-pandemic, virtual-first is the way to go. The COVID-19 public health emergency may be coming to an end in May.

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Antidote Health debuts telemedicine-based mental health clinic

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The telemedicine company contends this approach is twice as effective as traditional care. With our digital user experience, patients will be able to access the clinic and attend appointments with our practitioners and doctors from anywhere at any time." Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT. Email the writer: bsiwicki@himss.org.

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

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Oliver, Baptist Health With this robust telemedicine device, from vendor TytoCare, the visit is more than a simple video connection. Everyone was still very professional, even though I spoke to the doctor on a screen. " Dr. Brett A. I just wanted to say how much I liked this way. Thank you all for seeing me this way."

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The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility

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Chu Canh Chieu, Director of Global Healthcare Center, FPT Software One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. Specific to telemedicine, estimates suggest that AI-powered telehealth solutions could represent a multi-billion-dollar market segment within the next few years. from 2024 to 2030.

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A light bulb went off: 'Alexa for telemedicine!'

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THE PROBLEM For a children’s hospital, this meant that often for the first time, parents and/or extended family could attend a doctor’s visit virtually and take a more active role in the care of their children. MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.