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Memorial Healthcare finds success with switch to Epic-based telehealth vendor

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A South Florida-based academic medical center, Memorial operates six hospitals, including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; numerous primary, urgent and 24/7 care facilities; a health specialty center; and a nursing home. Notably, the service was successfully launched just two months later, beginning on January 17, 2023.

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Patients armed with telehealth tools help Baptist Health deliver better care

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While there is quite a bit that can be gleaned by a video visit with observation and asking the patient to perform particular tests, the Baptist team was looking for a technology that would provide more. "By getting these devices into the hands of patients and families, more complete visits with a healthcare provider could occur.

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Telehealth trends in 2023: Virtual-first, health equity and more

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Michael Gorton is founder and CEO of Recuro Health, a virtual care company that offers Digital Medical Home, which enables members in all 50 states to virtually access comprehensive healthcare services, including virtual primary and urgent care, behavioral health, at-home lab testing, genomics testing, as well as a suite of supplemental benefits.

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Penn State Health adds new member-based virtual service

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Penn State Health announced this week that a subscription-based virtual care service, currently in beta with employers and educational institutions in central Pennsylvania, will expand access to patients statewide later in the year. The new subscription-based telehealth program also expands the system's virtual care offerings.

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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

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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. Consumerism has shifted the healthcare paradigm from provider-driven to patient-driven healthcare decisions and patient experience.

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Why Are Patients So Angry? Plus, Frontliner Tips for Health Leaders

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According to the American Nurses Association, 1 in 4 nurses is assaulted on the job. A gunman opened fire at a Dallas Methodist Medical Center— killing two nurses in September. Offer de-escalation training De-escalation is not taught in medical or nursing school, but it should be.

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

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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.