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Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Law Blog

The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas. New Laws Mandating Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers On August 8, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Proposed S.B.

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Navigating The New A2P 10DLC Regulations in Healthcare: A Guide for Healthcare Text Messaging

Healthcare IT Today

For healthcare providers, that means patients aren’t getting critical appointment reminders and confirmation text, as well as billing, test result links, patient satisfaction surveys, prescription confirmations, etc. Even if a patient texted you first, you will not be able to respond until approved.

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Enhancing Physical Therapy With Artificial Intelligence

HIT Consultant

More specifically, can harnessing the benefits of AI actually enhance the crucial patient-provider alliance? Physical therapists are human, not AI technology The recent release of AI software steps into the uncharted territory of replacing the licensed clinician with technology.

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4 Best Practices to Foster Virtual Care Transformation for Providers

HIT Consultant

In fact, many say that it enables them to practice at the top of their license. 4 Emphasize Patient Satisfaction. These are just a few reasons why patients say they like telehealth. If nothing else sways providers to use telehealth, the promise of increased patient satisfaction should. Convenience.

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Consumers’ Trust In Pharmacists As Providers Grows Along with Omnichannel Health Care

Jane Sarashon

Millions of people received COVID-19 vaccinations from pharmacies in their communities, close to home, experiencing high levels of patient satisfaction. point to nurses, doctors, and pharmacists as the most honest and ethical professionals in America, shown here in Gallup’s latest poll on the topic.

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Many of our patients struggle with transportation issues, whether it is available or accessible public transportation or physical disabilities that make a trip to the doctor's office difficult," Stone said. " Both vendors pitched the ability to seamlessly connect and stay connected. MARKETPLACE.

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Telemedicine: What Slows Down the Healthcare of the Future

HIT Consultant

Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Often licensing is state-specific, and the lack of multistate licenses makes it impossible for nurses to provide care for patients from different states. Patient satisfaction. Government cooperation.