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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. What device and what network is the consumer (and the provider) on?

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

RFID technology involves using tags and readers to wirelessly identify and track objects. Addressing Security and Privacy Concerns with RFID Regarding security and privacy concerns, one primary consideration is the information stored on RFID tags. However, copying or counterfeiting a unique identification code can still be a concern.

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NTIA hands over $45B to state broadband offices

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Government & Policy Population Health Telehealth The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is funding new efforts to help counties and municipalities build high-speed broadband networks. billion to towns, cities, and counties to build high-speed Internet (broadband) networks and infrastructure.

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. These networks profit the people they serve.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A key issue has been, and will continue be, how well staff are able to adapt to the new ways of working that are required as a result. Similarly, in primary care some clinical directors have faced issues accessing and using virtual private networks (VPNs) that connect them to the necessary clinical applications to continue to serve patients.

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A look back on 2020: reshaping the healthcare IT landscape

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Population Health Telehealth Workforce The COVID-19 crisis has demanded innovative agility, relentlessly applied – proving again that information technology teams are crucial strategic partners for future goals. Mike Restuccia is chief information officer of Penn Medicine.

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“I have heard from some practices who have bought laptops for their nurses, while others have not supported nurses with obtaining or using IT” One solution in the UK was the creation of The Digital Nurse Network. Patients embrace the digital shift. " Listen to the full webinar here.

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