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The Future of Telemedicine Transformed by Large Language Models

Healthcare IT Today

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves across various industries, and telehealth/telemedicine is no exception. Telemedicine has gained traction in recent years providing healthcare services remotely, allowing patients to receive quality care without being physically present at a healthcare facility.

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Geisinger's telemedicine program shoots from 20 specialties to more than 70

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Geisinger had been using telehealth prior to the pandemic to create better access to care for patients. However, COVID-19 surges accelerated widespread telehealth adoption, as many couldn't leave their homes or were not comfortable coming to a doctor's office. " David Fletcher, Geisinger. MARKETPLACE.

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Telemedicine eases work-life balance for solo practitioner, adds revenue stream

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

” "Practicing telehealth is a great way to build and maintain strong patient relationships, increase provider satisfaction with their career and add a new revenue stream." Seeking a way to achieve a better work life-balance, Jensen decided to explore practicing telemedicine. ” MARKETPLACE.

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Ambulatory surgery center's virtual care platform helps boost productivity and patient satisfaction

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Patients also can message their care teams through the platform to confirm information or clarify a postoperative symptom they're experiencing." There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. On another front, there is patient-reported outcomes data.

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Telemedicine: What Slows Down the Healthcare of the Future

HIT Consultant

This article explores the challenges of telemedicine and examines solutions to resolve current issues. Main Obstacles the Telemedicine is Facing Today. Not only did the pandemic accelerate the implementation of telemedicine, but remote health services became a necessity. On the legal side, telemedicine faces two main drawbacks.

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Optimizing Patient Experience: How Virtual Offerings are Changing The Healthcare Climate As We Know It

HIT Consultant

To take that a step further, about 88% agreed that virtual consultations were more convenient than in-person visits, and more than 85% believe telemedicine has the same reliability as in-person visits. These studies all support that trust in doctors ultimately correlated with higher patient satisfaction in remote visits.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Increased Patient Flexibility. When scheduling a doctor’s appointment, patients must consider a variety of personal barriers, such as: travel time, time off work, childcare, and more. Moreover, you have more possibilities to educate patients regarding their treatment plan, whether it be medication or hands-on therapy.