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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As telehealth matures, healthcare providers have realized that a universal or one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work. The challenges with telehealth in elder care were the topic of a recent study by Harvard Business School.

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It’s Time to Give Patients “Admin Access” to Manage Their Healthcare

HIT Consultant

This in turn lets staff take a backseat with regard to monotonous engagement tasks like playing phone tag (so they can instead focus on the direct patient interactions that matter most). Playing phone tag and digging up yet another username and password combination is not the kind of active involvement patients are seeking.

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Has telehealth hit the high watermark?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A recent report by the Commonwealth Fund, based on a study conducted jointly by Harvard University and digital health company Phreesia, acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how outpatient care is delivered in health care practices. What could go wrong with this picture? Featured Decision Content:

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When Buying a Pair of Jeans Competes With Filling a Prescription at CVS in Target

Health Populi

Target unveiled its new line of clothing, Universal Thread , which features pieces that are accessible to women who may be dealing with physical limitations or sensory challenges. I first read about Universal Thread on The Mighty website , which is a community of over 1 million people interested in connecting on health and disabilities.

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Health Provider News

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area hospital construction projects: From Inova’s new Springfield facility to Cedar Hill in Ward 8 MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is set to open its long-awaited pavilion. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M Here’s a look.