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Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

Healthcare It News

The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care. The use of telehealth technology can improve healthcare access for Montanans living in rural and tribal communities by providing access to primary care and specialty services.

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Albert Einstein Medical Center serves up telehealth from 4 vendors with FCC grant

Healthcare It News

Patient and staff safety, which are primary concerns, were especially critical after the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent mandatory shut-downs nationally. In the state of Pennsylvania, only urgent medical care was permitted for several months, which created an instant barrier to receiving routine, follow-up and preventive care.

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Riverside University Health System to Build $580M Behavioral Health Campus

HIT Consultant

It will feature Riverside County’s first mental health urgent care center and crisis residential program specifically designed for children under 13. This will be a significant step forward in providing timely and comprehensive care for young people.

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Behavioral Health System Modernization along the Continuum

NASHP

Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care A modern behavioral health system of care is fully integrated into the continuum of health care services, including primary and specialty care settings, and extends into homes and communities to ensure holistic and coordinated support.