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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

My firm's work with health systems on their digital health and digital transformation programs suggests that while telehealth technologies have matured rapidly in the wake of the pandemic, the implementation of virtual care programs has been a struggle. Some of this shift to virtual care will be permanent.

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Study: NYC Black, Latino patients less likely than white patients to use telehealth during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Disparities in digital access, digital literacy, and telehealth awareness, as well as issues of cost and coverage, and mistrust of digital appointments where physical examinations, labs and vitals cannot be taken are all potential barriers to telehealth," they continued.

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COVID-19: a technologist’s tale

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Globally the response has divided and united populations and no less so in the UK, says global digital adviser and NHS clinician Dr Sam Shah. What became quite apparent is the lack of digital prescribing in large parts of the NHS. This is a gap and adds to the friction for clinicians and their patients.

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NTIA hands over $45B to state broadband offices

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Complementing BEAD is the Digital Equity Act program that is granting $2.5 billion to communities to help residents with training, digital literacy, and fighting the digital divide. Telehealth can harness and focus broadband and hospital IT investments into digital advancements for urban and rural communities.

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In charting a future course for healthcare, let’s think bigger

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Angela Jones Angela Jones is a program manager in digital health transformation at Booz Allen Hamilton. While on the back end, a well architected and integrated network can reduce the information silos that exist today and frequently divide and isolate information from care providers treating the same patient.

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Lose the COVID-19 public health emergency, but keep the progress

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Biden’s statement, which divided the public health community and the public, has wide-reaching implications for the fate of connected health and vital telehealth services. Region Tag: Global Edition. In January 2020, then-Secretary of the U.S. David Gray is director of government relations & connected health policy at HIMSS.

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Lose the COVID-19 public health emergency, but keep the progress, says HIMSS GR director

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Biden’s statement, which divided the public health community and the public, has wide-reaching implications for the fate of connected health and vital telehealth services. Region Tag: Global Edition. In January 2020, then-Secretary of the U.S. David Gray is director of government relations & connected health policy at HIMSS.

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