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The future of telemedicine: purpose-built, integrated platforms

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Propelled into mainstream use by the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is becoming standard practice for many healthcare providers. Telemedicine’s technological pain points. Telemedicine’s technological pain points. While telemedicine has undoubtedly come a long way, it still has significant limitations.

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Patients benefit from AI-powered care navigator at Columbia Memorial Health

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Patients would look for their symptoms on Google and seek care at other hospitals and health systems in the region that had a stronger digital presence. PROPOSAL So CMH launched a digital front-door patient experience project, powered by artificial intelligence. Convert online traffic into qualified patient leads.

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NYC Health + Hospitals keeps patients out of ER with virtual urgent care

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During the peak of the pandemic, along with other New York City health systems, NYC Health + Hospitals launched a 911 call diversion intervention with the New York City Fire Department Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. There is a wide variety of telemedicine technology vendors on the health IT market today. MARKETPLACE.

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South Korea's smart hospital concept: A focus on patients' need and experience

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Kim, in Korean, said their agency intended for the smart hospital "to utilise various technologies to improve the quality of healthcare services, reduce staff workload, and increase the hospital operational efficiency, so patients will have a positive experience in their journey from admission to discharge."

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Zoom is helping MaineGeneral Health boost its telehealth success

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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. But so many organizations had no telemedicine programs, and thus technology, in place. You've had great success in telemedicine using Zoom technology.

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Addressing Health Equity Must Include Digital Equity Beyond Access To Medical Services and Insurance

Health Populi

The post Addressing Health Equity Must Include Digital Equity Beyond Access To Medical Services and Insurance appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. Let’s make sure to bake in digital equity as we re-build an American that’s more equitable for all people like clean air and water, safe streets, and justice for all.

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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns

Health Populi

In the Fear of Going Out Era spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were loath to go to the doctor’s office for medical care, and even less keen on entering a hospital clinic’s doors. Virtual care will be a lifeline for many older people who cannot leave home or do not want to do so.