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Acute care telemedicine pays dividends for Prime Healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Timely specialty input is essential for ensuring accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans and improved patient outcomes," said Harsha Gopinath, director of telemedicine services at Prime Healthcare. "Most important, track your telemedicine usage," he concluded. Telehealth offered a way to do that.

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Telemedicine racks up big cost savings and enhanced care for Nebraska hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Before the introduction of telemedicine, there were times when Chase had to contract physicians in other towns to be available by phone – even though sometimes a physician may not have been needed. We were already familiar with Avel, having used its pharmacy telemedicine system for several years.

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How to protect telemedicine from cyberattacks

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When it comes to targets in healthcare that criminals want to hit with a cyberattack, a telemedicine consultation might not immediately come to mind. Healthcare IT News sat down with Pappas to discuss these and other topics at the intersection of telemedicine and cybersecurity. But in fact, telehealth is a ripe arena for cyberattacks.

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Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. You describe your telemedicine program as mature if not advanced.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration.

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Telemedicine helps SSM Health triple volume of psychiatric care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Unlike many other specialties, behavioral health rarely requires physical examination – making it perhaps the purest, most perfect use case for telemedicine services," said Chris DiGiusto, vice president of ambulatory services at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon.

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DEA and HHS extend virtual prescribing for controlled substances through 2025

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Drug Enforcement Agency and Health and Human Services announced the Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, preventing some patients from losing access to their telehealth-prescribed medications.

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