Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

What’s cool about this robot is that it doesn’t need a nurse to get to the bedside. The robot can go to the room requested by the doctor autonomously where they can do a telemedicine visit with the patient using the doctor’s cell phone or computer. Check out the demo of Dr. Temi to see it in action and to learn more.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 7, 2023

WHAT IT'S ABOUT The municipality of Chiang Mai and NEC Thailand recently signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of smart city solutions, including smart hospital technologies to support its provision of elderly care.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The FY 2022 report highlighted a number of key enforcement initiatives including telemedicine fraud and exploitation, unnecessary COVID-19 testing and services along with fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds, and opioid and prescription drug abuse.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2020

” Because residents will have the opportunity to receive primary care services in a safer environment through telehealth, Parker will contribute to public health goals of reducing the spread of COVID-19 while reducing excess burden on the hospital systems throughout New York City that may be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 3, 2023

The company also says physical and mental health routines and video telemedicine capabilities are in development and the technology will evolve to offer third-party service integrations for needs like grocery delivery, ride share and connected home solutions. "Within the next 10 years, there will be more older adults than kids.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Devices for medication adherence, blood pressure, blood sugar, and others help patients track metrics from their homes and enable providers access to the information in real-time to manage care remotely. In this way, patients can more efficiently reach their health goals or obtain the support needed to avoid an ED visit or hospitalization.

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Note that 8 in 10 consumers rate nurses excellent/good compared with 7 in 10 people ranking physicians this way, 6 in 10 for hospitals, 5 in 10 for telemedicine/virtual visits, and just under 5 in 10 for hospital emergency departments. 10 – or 4 in 10 ranking as “poor.” health system.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 20, 2020

Health Systems announced this past week that they have merged to form Arkos Health, a new company designed to bring analytics-driven telemedicine to vulnerable senior populations nationwide. Curavi Health, CarePointe and U.S. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Even with a shift to providing higher-intensity care in people’s homes, the demand for nursing facility-level care is slated to double. Meanwhile, there are significant workforce challenges that prohibit nursing home patients from getting the medical care they need. Telemedicine can help fix this problem.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What is news to many is the different ways various telemedicine technologies are being used to help chip away at the mental health-staffing problem. As Iris Telehealth's chief medical officer, Dr. Tom Milam manages a team of clinicians and guides them in telemedicine and industry best practices. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 25, 2019

Browse the education sessions scheduled for the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference and expo in New Orleans next month, and you'll notice that many of them are geared toward elderly patients, home-based care and aging in place. And that wasn't there five years ago, it wasn't there two years ago.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 5, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Greene County General Hospital in Linton, Indiana, faced challenges in providing access to care because the area has transportation barriers. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

after home health provider reneges on Option deal Will the doctor see you now? Here’s why. Report: Amazon Pauses 50-State Virtual Care Service Expansion UnitedHealth acquires Amedisys for $3.3B Maybe not amid the changing healthcare landscape in the US.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The aging population, improvements in technology, and consumer preferences are driving the growth of home healthcare. This trend is likely to continue as more people seek out home healthcare services instead of going to a hospital or nursing home.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In nursing homes, for example, devices can check patients’ blood pressure and collect data on their movements. AI can aggregate this data for a remote clinical team who can sound an early warning alert for nurses at the home if a patient’s condition appears to be worsening.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 7, 2023

Age-tech solutions can take various forms, including wearable devices, mobile apps, remote monitoring systems, virtual reality, and telemedicine. With the introduction of telemedicine, patients can now receive medical consultations and treatment without leaving their homes.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Rural hospitals plan to reject Congress’ program. Staff shortages make patient surges harder for children’s hospitals — and the situation won’t get better soon. 2 orthopedic hospitals facing Medicare readmission penalties.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

340B hospitals amplify loss projections as more drugmakers unveil restrictions. Nurses make exit plans after RaDonda Vaught’s conviction. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. US faces deficit of 450,000 nurses by 2025. Alabama hospitals were just ranked for safety: See how yours fared. HHS awards $16.3M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Rural hospitals in trouble if Congress doesn’t renew funding programs, AHA says. Rural hospitals on ‘life support’, more closures likely: Report. Metro area hospital names new CEO with hospital admin experience. CALIFORNIA.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 1, 2022

Propelled into mainstream use by the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is becoming standard practice for many healthcare providers. Telemedicine’s technological pain points. Telemedicine’s technological pain points. While telemedicine has undoubtedly come a long way, it still has significant limitations.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Google doesn’t take you to a hospital website. At hospital discharge, a written discharge summary with instructions for what the patient needs to remain stable at home is provided. But facilitating value-centered care for seniors in the home depends on recognizing family caregivers’ role in maintaining seniors’ health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Healthcare right-sizes after the telemedicine explosion. “Health systems that own a health insurer were able to provide a financial cushion to support clinical operations at places like Intermountain Healthcare, Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals.”

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B Omicron variant fueling uptick in Alabama COVID-19 hospitalizations. Advocates concerned about Alabama’s telemedicine law. Five leading children’s hospitals secure $29M in federal funding to enhance future pandemic readiness. Missouri hospital CEO resigns for Alaska job.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Portability: Lead-lined X-ray suites and immobile traditional c-arm devices, though ubiquitous in hospitals, no longer effectively serve the needs of modern healthcare. Portable imaging also opens up new opportunities for expanded care and services in settings like skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4 Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC payment system AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Congress presses Meta about health data privacy after hospitals remove Facebook tracker. House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Alabama hospital CEO resigns. Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Coalition of hospitals, health plans and others urge for stronger guidance around third-party apps. Ex-Vanderbilt nurse’s trial could set dangerous precedent, ANA warns. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Hospital board meets with SEARHC leadership.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

Hospitals still fall short on price transparency, consumer group says. Major nursing home association urges COVID emergency extension, revised guidance. Major nursing home association urges COVID emergency extension, revised guidance. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Remote patient monitoring technologies are akin to telemedicine technologies, since they automatically observe and report on patients, often with chronic illnesses, so caregivers can remotely keep tabs on patients. They also keep patients with less severe cases out of hospitals, so preserving precious bed space for patients with severe cases.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 31, 2020

A health system, hospital or medical practice can have the system up and running in hours, according to CPSI. The system can be used by small rural hospitals and clinics, as well as large hospital systems, Wiener said. TalkWithYourDoc.com was developed by CPSI’s subsidiary Get Real Health. ON THE RECORD. THE LARGER TREND.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 8, 2020

Acute care telemedicine technology and services vendor SOC Telemed and clinical practice management company SCP Health have announced a partnership to deliver scalable, flexible emergency and hospital medicine services via telemedicine. WHY IT MATTERS. SCP Health operates in 33 states and more than 400 facilities. ON THE RECORD.

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