Healthcare It News

JUNE 16, 2023

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.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 25, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just released data on its Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative , which thus far has admitted 11,159 patients suffering from respiratory infections, heart failure and severe sepsis. You contend CMS's Acute Hospital Care at Home program needs scalability to survive.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New Module to Offer More Robust Integrated V irtual Care Delivery Options 98point6 Technologies , a leader in licensed on-demand virtual care software, announced the addition of a new asynchronous module to its flagship technology , allowing providers the option of delivering both live and asynchronous care capabilities.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Musculoskeletal care is a critical service line in healthcare. UConn Health sought to further enhance orthopedic care access and health equity for Connecticut citizens, particularly those in rural and underserved communities. More than 50% of the adult population in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Connected care at-home technologies enable behavior change and empower individuals and clinicians to make informed decisions about healthcare treatment. By using them, providers can enhance patient engagement, allowing for personalized and proactive care management that drives better health outcomes and better care experiences.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2024

Providence, a 52-hospital health system based in Renton, Washington, views digital innovation as an important vehicle to overcoming industrywide challenges and transforming care delivery for the betterment of the communities it serves.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 15, 2023

Since its inception more than 60 years ago, Community Health Network, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit health system, has worked to stay true to its tagline: “Exceptional Care. THE PROBLEM The rapid shift to consumer-centric care, spurred by the pandemic and the arrival of Big Tech , has created a competitive landscape in healthcare.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

However, while health system physicians are going back to their office-based routine, patient demand in many cases has started to outstrip the health system supply. Other health systems have built up their own virtual care provider strength but are unlikely to provide 24/7, comprehensive coverage.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Emory Healthcare is using three medication management services offered within Fuzion by DrFirst, a platform that provides clinicians with medication history, to streamline workflows for its clinicians and improve medication adherence for its patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Although we were forced into fully remote operations with COVID-19, we have been making modifications along the way and have discovered how beneficial it can be to our organizations and our patients. The world of healthcare is ever-evolving, especially when new technology is being adopted. One such new area is healthcare at home.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In addition, MDLIVE is enhancing its virtual primary care service to include health coaching for patients with chronic conditions. “Ultimately, this will help patients get care faster and facilitate more meaningful patient-provider interactions that improve health.”

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 1, 2024

Joining Forces to Deliver Demonstrably Improved Health Outcomes and Meaningful Cost Savings to Patients, U.S. Million Eligible Patients and Over 630 U.S. million eligible patients through more than 680 health centers across 41 U.S. states, and virtually in all 50 states. states, and virtually in all 50 states.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Telemedicine took a huge leap forward during the pandemic as more providers and patients embraced remote delivery of healthcare services. Artificial intelligence holds significant potential in enhancing telemedicine services. A primary area of application is aiding patients in identifying the correct level of care.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

"The Epic system complements our omnichannel health care offerings – letting customers and healthcare professionals access care and health records to lead to more personalized care," said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president at Walmart Health and Wellness, in a statement. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Addressing Burnout with Innovative Care Models Burnout significantly contributes to the workforce challenge, with traditional care models demanding extensive in-person sessions that exacerbate stress and job dissatisfaction. RTM bridges the gap between clinic and home, offering PTs detailed insights into patient progress.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 19, 2022

Telehealth company Antidote Health is extending its virtual care offerings to include a service focused on mental health issues. Antidote Health and its clinicians will use an approach called enhanced, evidence-based care. Antidote Health and its clinicians will use an approach called enhanced, evidence-based care.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Sydney Local Health District will continue using a remote patient monitoring platform by ASX-listed healthcare IT company Alcidion after extending their contract. It oversees five hospitals, including the Royal Prince Alfred and Concord Hospitals, and a range of in-hospital and community-based support services. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Virtual nursing is gaining significant momentum as an effective way to redesign and redistribute nursing workload. Virtual models decrease the burden on nurses delivering direct bedside patient care and leverages nurses that want to continue practicing but may not be able to practice at the bedside by extending their nursing careers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Manipal Hospitals has tapped Google Cloud to improve its virtual and remote care capabilities while leveraging AI to enhance patient experience. The partnership involves the deployment of the Amwell telehealth platform to enable virtual visits. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 27, 2024

What You Should Know: – Tufts Medicine , a leading healthcare system, and Curai Health , an AI-powered virtual clinic, have joined forces to expand access to high-quality virtual care for patients across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Telehealth Workflow Workforce A balanced approach to deploying new IT that reduces the burden on employees and provides patients with enhanced services is key to stabilizing and advancing healthcare industry processes.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Some behavioral healthcare practices have begun advancing their patient portal and mobile app offerings. Native telehealth integration was a rarity in patient portals not too long ago. Patients with access to these materials may be more likely to fully engage with their treatment plans.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

is "aging and stretched thin," with the country needing "thousands more primary care doctors." " As has been shown many times, lack of access to care is a key hurdle to health equity and chronic disease management. What are the challenges that chronic care management faces today and into the future?

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 16, 2023

Luke's Health System, an 11-hospital network based in Kansas City, Missouri, initiated its Hospital In Your Home care model in July 2022 to reduce costs, improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. Luke's Health System.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

NSW ED nurses get VR stroke care training A virtual reality training programme for administering stroke care has been rolled out across New South Wales. TACTICS VR is said to complement the NSW Telestroke Service.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS The collaboration utilizes LookDeep's Clinical Action Platform, built on modern SOC2 Type II audited software, to provide Baptist Memorial's nurses, therapists, doctors and others with a way to continuously monitor patients at every moment of their hospital journey, according to the announcement.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 31, 2024

What You Should Know: – Fabric , a leader in healthcare experience optimization, has announced the strategic acquisition of GYANT , a company specializing in conversational AI care assistants and patient engagement suites.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 31, 2024

What You Should Know: – Emirates Health Services (EHS) announced several innovative initiatives at Arab Health 2024 ranging from AI-powered virtual nurse, generative AI triage, and data insights using 3M’s clinical risk groups. Pioneering Care: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to provide personalized and efficient healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

’ Ensuring a positive patient experience is fundamental to the healthcare industry’s success. Patients today seek more than just medical expertise. That’s where a medical receptionist service comes in. The virtual edge Technology has significantly impacted the healthcare sector.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 7, 2021

Virtual care aligns with strategic imperatives to improve health outcomes, enhance patient safety, and optimize the patient experience for populations with medical complexity and high healthcare needs. Sustaining quality telehealth programs. Meaningful data, measured and analyzed.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

Medanta, a private healthcare provider group in India, has introduced a 24/7 remote and virtual service for patients in the ICU. " The command centre is supported by Medanta's specialised critical care team.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 21, 2022

San Francisco-based One Medical is a technology-focused primary care organization offering in-person, digital and virtual care services that it says are designed to improve the healthcare experience for its customers. going forward. going forward.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By Martin Jones Current and emerging medtech change how hospitals, clinics, and medical practices deliver care. Yet, healthcare organizations face workforce and security challenges – ones that must be met while also appeasing the growing demands from patients.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Te Toka Tumai Auckland launching FHIR-driven PAS Te Toka Tumai Auckland, formerly Auckland District Health Board, will be launching a new patient administration system that runs on the new FHIR-based National Health Index API. " It will also enable patient medications to be reconciled and allow doctors to prescribe upon discharge.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 11, 2024

As a result, many patients struggled with feelings of isolation, anxiety and difficulty navigating social situations, hindering their overall well-being and quality of life. "These challenges often translated into academic and social barriers to success, impacting students' learning experiences and outcomes.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Defense Health Agency has awarded Amwell and Leidos a new contract to develop a hybrid care technology platform for the Military Health System's "Digital First" efforts. That platform will replace the MHS Video Connect service, starting at five initial sites – followed by a phased roll-out enterprise-wide.

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JULY 11, 2022

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Smart health systems are realizing that they must think about their sustainable growth strategies in terms of end-to-end user experience. A new approach to patient experience: digital health as a product management function.

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