Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

As an example, under Section 1135 waivers, CMS has temporarily waived requirements that out-of-state telehealth practitioners must be licensed in the state where the patient is located when furnishing services in a state where the emergency is occurring. State government executive orders. Agency enforcement discretion. Federal rules.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2023

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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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 25, 2021

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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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What You Should Know: – Phreesia’s acquires Insignia Health, a mission-oriented company dedicated to improving health outcomes through patient activation. – Insignia has an exclusive worldwide license for the Patient Activation Measure® (PAM®).

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Health Populi

JUNE 29, 2020

As such, eConsults are distinguished from patient-facing telehealth applications such as remote health monitoring. These visits are strictly those conducted between clinicians, specialists and other licensed professionals sharing and discussing patient information.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Licensed assistants in all 50 states can see patients—with varying degrees of supervision determined by state. If overbilling happens with a commercial biller, the clinic could get a letter sent to the licensing board and be put on probation. Another surefire way to trigger an audit is the improper use of assistants.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

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.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Upstate broadened its license and provisioned all clinical areas with access, starting with clinicians. “Establishing a process by which clinics could transition from physical to virtual patient flow also was a requirement,” Gross noted. On another front, outpatient patient satisfaction was excellent.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 12, 2021

They also proposed their products would allow the health system to maximize resources available by having seamless access and maintaining patient satisfaction due to the availability of a video call versus an audio-only call. " Both vendors pitched the ability to seamlessly connect and stay connected. MARKETPLACE.

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

To stay current on interstate telemedicine licensing requirements, compliance officers should set monthly or quarterly monitoring reminders to ensure they are up to date. Patients who live in rural areas or medically underserved areas benefit the most from physicians being able practice in more than one state.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 3, 2020

” Further, the healthcare organization adapted its hospital space and added the technology and processes to safely replace in-person care with home-based care, both for patients and by providers, she added. Integration of an improved model for language interpretation services for our diverse patient population.

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Jane Sarashon

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Millions of people received COVID-19 vaccinations from pharmacies in their communities, close to home, experiencing high levels of patient satisfaction.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 22, 2022

Abridge’s enterprise-focused documentation solutions seamlessly structure and summarize information from any medical conversation, making it easier for systems to reduce provider burnout while also increasing patient satisfaction. Armed with a proprietary dataset derived from more than 1.5

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2021

" Providers now are able to access the ExtendedCare Virtual Care Room directly out of Epic and connect with the patient either by video call to a telemedicine device that is associated with the patient based on their location or by video call to the patient on a smartphone or computer.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 12, 2022

MCHS had licensing in place and the ability to rapidly roll it out to 1,500 providers. Provider and patient satisfaction has been strong. "We have two encounters in each telehealth visit, the patient and provider," Meyer noted. Click here to read the special report. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

Provider screening: This is the process of screening healthcare providers to ensure they meet certain standards and criteria, such as background checks and license verifications. Builds trust: Patients are more likely to trust healthcare providers who have been properly credentialed and have undergone thorough background checks.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 22, 2021

It requires tremendous effort to accomplish everything required without taking away from vital patient care. So, how do we remove as many non-nursing tasks as possible so nurses can practice at the top of their license? She has devoted her career to improving patient and family health efficacy. About Heather Wood, CPXP.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It emphasizes conducting activities transparently, ethically, and in a manner that secures the trust of patients, staff, and stakeholders alike. This holistic approach to governance ensures that decisions are informed by a comprehensive understanding of the hospital’s overall performance and its implications for patient care.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 16, 2022

RevSpring expands patient engagement and payment solution integrations with Cerner, broadening RevSpring’s platform of omnichannel and payment solutions to boost payment performance and patient satisfaction. This unique approach is changing how care teams support patients and improve health outcomes.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2022

"Far too many digital tools have disregarded interoperability and integration with EHRs, and have actually added to the administrative burdens and unnecessary work that frustrate providers – and keep them from practicing at the top of their license and building relationships with patients."

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

"Quality assurance work was similarly focused on this relatively focused scope of service in order to ensure a level of patient satisfaction and HIPPA compliance comparable to that offered by face-to-face visits," Sinkoff said. allowed two-way video visits to be scheduled quickly and without undue demands on patients."

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2023

Having a robust patient engagement strategy that integrates with every step of the healthcare journey positions organizations to cultivate patient loyalty. At the center of it all is the patient, and the time has come for the healthcare industry to look at consumer experience with more urgency.

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Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

There is no mention of alternative sources of capital for large physician practices, uptake of electronic and value-oriented care, or patient satisfaction.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 7, 2022

This agile framework allows psychiatric resources like psychiatric nurse practitioners or LCSWs to perform at the top of their licenses with no time lost on the part of the provider or the patient. The telepsychiatry model also enables patients in historically underserved communities to receive top-quality psychiatric care.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

By ensuring that providers meet rigorous standards, organizations can enhance the quality of care delivered to patients, leading to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Licenses Report that tracks licenses that require continuing education or refreshers. Risk Mitigation.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 8, 2022

"To recruit clinicians outside of the geographic region, it was necessary to ensure the entirety of the clinician's visits could be completed remotely and that they were licensed in the state in which the patient is located at the time of the visit," he added. MARKETPLACE.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 17, 2022

The following describes each phase of the patient flow process and the associated obstacles that providers face, as well as some performance improvement recommendations for healthcare leaders to consider to reduce workforce stress, improve patient satisfaction, and improve quality. Inefficient Transfers. About Ben Sawyer.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

XRHealth integrates immersive XR technology, licensed clinicians, and advanced data analytics on one platform, providing a comprehensive therapeutic care solution for patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their home.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 30, 2021

Trinity Health's patient compliance and patient satisfaction numbers remain high at 85% and 96%, respectively, illustrating the importance of continuous positive patient engagement, easy-to-use technology, highly trained clinicians and first-class health education, Joyce said.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2022

The following describes each phase of the patient flow process and the associated obstacles that providers face, as well as some performance improvement recommendations for healthcare leaders to consider to reduce workforce stress, improve patient satisfaction, and improve quality. Inefficient Transfers. About Ben Sawyer.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

MSU Health Care sees patient satisfaction increase with remote care services. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. Ascension hospital closes pediatric oncology practice. McLaren names CNO of 2 hospitals. Michigan Medicine suffers another data breach following cyberattack. OSF HealthCare St.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Derek Streat, Co-Founder & CEO at DexCare In today’s market, health system leaders and decision-makers are looking to identify areas that could be improved with automation, especially in areas where there’s an opportunity to augment resource availability and staff capabilities to enable top-of-license care.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

NJ hospital patient satisfaction scores boosted through courtesy. Burien doctor caught performing unauthorized plastic surgeries, loses license. About 5% of N.J. residents have updated COVID boosters. Summit Health eager to continue aggressive growth. Summit Health opens urology office in Princeton. WASHINGTON.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Rhode Island Ranked as the Second-Worst State for Doctors The Centurion Foundation’s purchase of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals would rely on bond funding In Bethpage, The Safe Center creates mental health clinic School district, pediatric urgent care partner to provide mental health services King nominated as permanent R.I.

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