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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's not just caregivers and clinicians who have had to master the new modality for delivering care; healthcare consumers and their extended network of family and friends now have to adapt to telehealth as a new normal in accessing and receiving care. The much-discussed "digital divide" should disabuse us of this notion.

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The great digital health reset – and how IT leaders should plan for what’s next

Healthcare It News

As multiple startups emerged with models to provide mental health services using a virtual care model, health systems have turned to these startups to extend their mental health services to their patients and employees. Region Tag: Global Edition. He is the founder and CEO of Damo Consulting.

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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

Friend of the Pharmacist RFID relies on tiny tags smaller than postage stamps affixed to each medication container, kit, and tray. These tags store critical information and respond by reflecting radio waves from RFID readers. The advantages of RFID extend far beyond error reduction and time savings.

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Ambulatory surgery center's virtual care platform helps boost productivity and patient satisfaction

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"During the early stages of the pandemic, we had many patients that were afraid of going to physical therapy, and several facilities were shut down for extended periods," Lovewell recalled. "We knew we needed to create an environment of safety while still retaining control over our patients' recovery journey.

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Health Provider News

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Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif.