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Healthcare's newest pivot: consumer identity as the cornerstone of digital health

Healthcare It News

Healthcare needs a new direction and a departure from the current approach of recreating the traditional in-person experience with an online experience, with all its flaws. We are now entering an era of multi-modal care that goes beyond substituting an in-person visit for a virtual visit.

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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Some of this shift to virtual care will be permanent. A significant percentage of ambulatory care will never return to a clinic. As an example, elder care differs from pediatric care. The challenges with telehealth in elder care were the topic of a recent study by Harvard Business School.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For instance, the coronavirus response has made clear the value of online and video-consultations in primary care, and we have seen a remarkable expansion of digital platforms. In the space of weeks, primary care services in the UK have switched from 1.2

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Joyoti Goswami At Geisinger in Pennsylvania, a pilot program to bring care to the homes of older patients with complex healthcare needs has shown a 35% reduction in visits to the emergency department visits, a 40% drop in hospital admissions and an average annual savings of nearly $8,000 per patient.

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Nursing community collaboration on the European COVID-19 front-lines

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Systemic issues of the nursing shortage, critical care capacity and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were common across countries. Focus on the benefits of digital technology for nurses and patients, with continuity of care ensured through remote consultations. Lack of testing adds to pressure. are lower than Spain (9.7)

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Dear Digital Healthcare: Let’s Do Better

HIT Consultant

Digital health options like telemedicine and online pharmacies existed before the pandemic. Telemedicine and online pharma have their merits. Quality and consistency of care are just as important. Refilling a prescription online can save a trip to the pharmacy. At some point, they would’ve naturally risen to prominence.

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Digital Health Disconnect Creates Unnecessary Roadblock to Patient Engagement

HIT Consultant

Visiting your primary care physician? Even the dreaded trip to the DMV has gone digital , with most states having overhauled their motor vehicle departments to accept online reservations. Odds are good you used a digital payment method, alongside the 93% of consumers who say they’ve used tools like Venmo and Zelle over the last year.

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