Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

THE OPPORTUNITY The COVID-19 pandemic created an immediate opportunity for UPMC Central to rethink healthcare beyond the walls of the office setting. The urgency, and patient demand for care, allowed UPMC to expand existing services and create a virtual center of excellence that has transformed healthcare.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Prisma Health, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South Carolina, says that by integrating digital patient communications, it's decreased no-shows to the tune of $4 million in savings within the first two years. "As a result - we’re seeing more and more patients show up for their appointments."

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Healthcare Success

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Today’s healthcare consumers expect high-quality options close to where they live or work. And healthcare marketers are always looking for the most cost-effective channels to reach them. What’s more, healthcare businesses can also target consumers and providers in and around their competitors. What is Geofencing?

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 12, 2024

Introducing Horizon: Wheel’s Cutting-Edge Virtual Care Platform Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery Horizon, Wheel’s proprietary virtual care platform, seamlessly combines a data-first EHR, Wheel’s national clinical network, and an open ecosystem of partners.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The New South Wales Government has recently expanded statewide its virtual urgent care service for children. It provides them with a centralised view of all requests and resource availability and allows them to self-assign and self-dispatch to outstanding tasks or reallocate when they are busy.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 20, 2024

What You Should Know: – Centivo, a pioneering healthcare company built to make quality healthcare more affordable for employers and their employees, today announced the acquisition of Eden Health , an employer-centered virtual-first medical provider, effective immediately. states to remove barriers to healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 18, 2024

. – Ease of Use : With minimal self-guided training required, the device is simpler and faster to use than standard ECG machines, making it accessible to a wider range of healthcare providers. – 0904T: Electrocardiogram, Algorithmically generated 12-lead ECG from a reduced-lead ECG; tracing only.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 10, 2024

It is no secret that health systems face growing competition from industries like venture-backed healthcare disruptors and health insurance that are offering increasingly specialized and consumer-focused virtual care offerings.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What You Should Know: – KeyCare , the nation’s first Epic-based virtual care company, has partnered with Lee Health , a leading provider of healthcare in Florida, to deliver high-quality virtual urgent care with licensed providers (known as Virtualists).

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In February 2020, some specialties were in the process of requesting telehealth technologies, and a few of them, such as urgent care, already were in the stage of testing. The state of emergency and stay-at-home orders introduced the need to keep at-risk patients out of healthcare facilities and at home whenever possible.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 5, 2024

. – The update includes a number of new features that are designed to make high-quality healthcare more accessible at scale for payers, providers, and patients. One of the key enhancements is a fully integrated experience that supports multiple provider types.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 12, 2024

ChatGPT has been making an impact on enduring healthcare challenges. Many providers and patients are reporting the artificial intelligence helping with preventative care and preventing non-emergent emergency department visits.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Some health systems have contracted with third-party telemedicine vendors that often require patients to go into a separate system that is not well-integrated with the health systems' other technologies. Other health systems have built up their own virtual care provider strength but are unlikely to provide 24/7, comprehensive coverage.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 1, 2024

The company’s innovative approach has the potential to transform the primary care landscape, ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, personalized care. However, this critical service faces significant challenges: Physician Shortage: A growing shortage of primary care physicians limits access to care for many patients.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 15, 2023

Since its inception more than 60 years ago, Community Health Network, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit health system, has worked to stay true to its tagline: “Exceptional Care. THE PROBLEM The rapid shift to consumer-centric care, spurred by the pandemic and the arrival of Big Tech , has created a competitive landscape in healthcare.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Funded by Country SA Primary Health Network, the service is being provided by the Integrated Cardiovascular Clinical Network of the Rural Support Service. SA Health has started a 24/7 remote health monitoring service in rural and regional South Australia.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2022

What You Should Know: – Rochester Regional Health, an integrated health system serving western New York, the Finger Lakes, and beyond, announced it has selected TytoCare , an all-in-one modular device and examination solution for AI-powered , remote medical exams. Rochester Regional is using TytoCare’s TytoHome and TytoClinic solutions.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Most healthcare consumers have experienced certain pain points in receiving care for family and friends. For the health system, improving the way it delivers care to patients starts with meeting them at the place of their needs.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 15, 2024

Primary care physicians are the heart of healthcare delivery in the United States. In addition to providing many crucial health services, they are the traffic cop to all the other forms of healthcare throughout a health system. You further say virtual primary care can improve access to care and improve the patient experience.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 28, 2024

. – In her new role as CIO, Trainor will oversee the design, implementation, and utilization of information services across the organization’s vast network of 46 hospitals, 370+ health and urgent care centers, and its cutting-edge Connected Health program.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2022

"The other critical challenge we wanted to solve is one that every healthcare delivery organization faces right now – provider efficiency," he continued. Healthcare IT News published a special report highlighting many of these vendors with detailed descriptions of their products. MARKETPLACE. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The six virtual care programs are as follows. First, Urgent Care Telehealth. "Once home, they are supported by Virtua Health's nurses, who manage population healthcare outreach, as well as physician-led telehealth visits over the course of two weeks to help guide the patient on the road to wellness.

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Healthcare Success

MAY 31, 2022

The pandemic fast-tracked the growing notion of healthcare consumerism , spurring several changes in the healthcare industry. 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.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

. – Built on the scale of Solv’s national network of providers, Solv Final Mile technology makes continuity of the patient care journey possible, by eliminating the friction between digital care and same-day, in-office visits for providers and their patients.

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Lexis Nexis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The healthcare industry has been adapting to rapid changes especially since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The pandemic rapidly shifted the way providers deliver care, consumer expectations for care delivery and digital enablement. Regulation and industry standards will continue to evolve as healthcare finds its way with AI.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Horner will also assume the role of President of Amwell Medical Group (AMG), the company’s clinical partner and a nationwide network of virtual care clinicians exclusively on the Amwell platform. With a focus on holistic patient care, AMG integrates medical and behavioral health practices to deliver a unified approach to wellness.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020 and everything shut down, it became imperative for healthcare provider organizations to adopt telemedicine to deliver care. We were able to streamline our interpreter services process by integrating with our existing interpreting platform.

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Health Care Success

JUNE 9, 2021

We know the pandemic has spawned new healthcare trends. With clients across the full spectrum of healthcare, we monitor how providers and other healthcare organizations are affected by COVID-19 and what they’re doing to evolve and survive. Employee wellbeing and support programs are emerging as vital healthcare trends.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 20, 2023

And what about the blossoming trend of virtual-first hybrid care? Healthcare IT News sat down with Sean Mehra, CEO and cofounder of HealthTap, a virtual-first urgent care and primary care clinic. It’s an expected part of the healthcare experience now. Why do you feel virtual-first makes sense?

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

"By introducing and integrating our virtual first care experience with Echo devices, we are providing an innovative and convenient way for users to connect with a doctor," said Donna Boyer, chief product officer at Teladoc Health, in a statement. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Twitter: @kjercich.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 28, 2023

Nearly one-third (32%) of people already say they would be comfortable with artificial intelligence leading a primary care appointment, according to a new survey from Outbreaks Near Me – although fewer (25%) would be comfortable with AI-led therapy Twelve percent of adults in the U.S. What do people expect from AI in healthcare?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

COVID-19 forced healthcare organizations to make a huge leap forward in their digital transformation roadmaps. Although many companies had plans on the books to advance telemedicine, the crisis revealed that virtual care is not only possible but in many cases is also preferred by patients. The Case for Permanent Hybrid Healthcare.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

SteadyMD provides services for big tech giants like Amazon and for small primary and urgent care healthcare provider organizations. I’m not just referring to primary care services either, but also specialized chronic condition and post-acute care that requires remote monitoring and integrated in-home services.

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Health Care Success

DECEMBER 1, 2021

So what does the new year bring for healthcare organizations? I believe there are five significant healthcare marketing trends to know in 2022. . Here are three key reasons it’s imperative to keep on top of these projections: Three Reasons Healthcare Marketing Trends Matter for Your Bottom Line . Innovation wins.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 27, 2024

What You Should Know: – Tufts Medicine , a leading healthcare system, and Curai Health , an AI-powered virtual clinic, have joined forces to expand access to high-quality virtual care for patients across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 18, 2023

urgent cares, has acquired OnePacs – a medical imaging SaaS company revolutionizing the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Teleradiology industries. – The acquisition further strengthens Experity’s position as the leading urgent care Teleradiology provider and fills a gap in on-demand care delivery.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Through Included Health’s Communities program, which provides healthcare navigation with an LGBTQ+-led team, and SCAN Affirm , LGBTQ+ seniors will receive lower co-pays on specialty tier drugs (e.g., SCAN Affirm offers this growing community not only quality healthcare, but support in other areas of life that are largely unaddressed.”.

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