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Broadband access, outdated laws among hurdles to equitable telehealth, says NCQA

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The report , which grew out of an NCQA roundtable discussion on the future of telehealth, outlines existing barriers to equity and recommendations for improving care delivery. The spike in telehealth use triggered by COVID-19 has prompted examinations of its potential role in both expanding access to and enacting hurdles to care.

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Majority of healthcare decision-makers prioritize virtual care delivery, says Philips report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Philips Future Health Index 2021 report found that nearly two in three healthcare leaders are prioritizing investments in telehealth – but that priorities will shift to artificial intelligence in three years. Joe Frassica, head of Philips Research and chief medical officer for North America, in an email to Healthcare IT News.

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Patient portal opens new entry points to care at Lurie Children's Hospital

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And with more than 50% of patients on Medicaid , time is difficult to come by for many parents and a scheduling opportunity to receive care at Lurie Children’s should not be a barrier to care, said Ravi Patel, vice president of digital health at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

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At Nicklaus Children's, successful telehealth expansion depends on customer input

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But as health systems have turned to telemedicine to bridge the gap between in-person services and at-home needs, stakeholders stress the importance of optimizing access for a broad range of patients. The rapid scaling of telehealth services did pose hurdles, namely around connectivity and accessibility, said the NCHS team.

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Bonus Features, HIMSS Edition – April 18, 2023 – Amazon, Microsoft, and generative AI dominate the headlines, plus news from Oracle, Orion Health, Salesforce, Surescripts, WebMD, and more

Healthcare IT Today

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Other News and Research Findings CMS made two announcements. Oracle and Zoom are partnering to integrate telehealth with Oracle Cerner Millennium. SaaS vendor integrate.ai

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What the Telehealth Expansion Act means for tackling social determinants and boosting health equity

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The passing of the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 shows the federal government’s commitment to health equity, emphasizing the importance of increasing access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

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July 2022 Semi-Annual Health IT Market Review

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We leveraged our experience executing transactions, extensive network, and market analysis from our 16-year history of advising and selectively investing across the ever-evolving Health IT and Digital Health sectors to gather key market information. Like equity investors, lenders are more cautious and hold higher standards for quality.