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Omnibus Rule 2013 Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

This Omnibus Rule 2013 Training for Healthcare Providers teaches healthcare professionals how the rule affects their daily responsibilities and compliance obligations. Effectively communicating during the encounter may result in: Reduced patient anxiety during the encounter. More reports of patient satisfaction about encounters.

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DispatchHealth and Medically Home to Merge, Increasing Access to Hospital-Level Care at Home for Americans

Healthcare IT Today

Since the company’s inception in 2013, DispatchHealth has treated more than 1.2 30-day hospital readmission rate, 98% patient satisfaction rating, and an estimated $1.5 million people in over 20 states across the U.S., resulting in 58% emergency room avoidance, 8.5% billion in medical cost savings.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Moreover, you have more possibilities to educate patients regarding their treatment plan, whether it be medication or hands-on therapy. By using digital tools, zooming in scans for a close-up or watching self-injection videos, you allow for flexible and direct communication which can improve patient satisfaction. Donelan et al.

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FCC and other awards helped enable permanent telehealth policy changes in Virginia

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"In addition, in 2012, UVA Health launched a remote patient monitoring program to improve patient compliance and clinical outcomes, and to reduce hospital readmissions, hospital length of stay and emergency department visits. "In 2019, UVA Health created a multi-stakeholder strategic plan for telemedicine.

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At Nicklaus Children's, successful telehealth expansion depends on customer input

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Promoting access to care and health equity using telehealth has great potential to mitigate healthcare disparities for patients living in underserved communities," Aftab continued.

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PocketHealth Raises $33M USD in Series B Funding to Transform Medical Image Exchange and Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

“We’ve proven that when patients gain access to diagnostic-quality imaging and our industry-leading AI helps them understand their records, they are empowered to advocate for their care. The end result is increased patient satisfaction, a faster image-sharing process for providers, and greater patient retention.

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Efficiently Sustainable: How Hospitals Can Create Operational Sustainability

HIT Consultant

There are well publicized NHS waiting list woes and A&E delays, but behind these figures are workforce and operational issues that create real stress on clinical staff and impacts patient satisfaction. Her mentorship extends to her work as a long-time board member of her alma mater Ripon College since 2013.