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Can AI Make Healthcare Human Again? Dr. Topol Says “Yes”

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If you don’t know the work of Dr. Verghese, and since you’re reading the Health Populi blog, you must get to know Dr. V now. Your first dip into his wisdom should be “A Doctor’s Touch,” his TED talk from 2011 with over 1.5 million views. ” The U.S. ” The U.S. ” The U.S.

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Florida woman to pay $20.3M after using telemedicine to shield alleged fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Justice announced earlier this month that an Indian Rocks Beach, Florida-based woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and filing a false tax return. In reality, the DOJ alleges, the conspirators had bribed doctors to approve the claims. Kelly Wolfe and her company, Regency, Inc., WHY IT MATTERS.

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Tele-psychiatry helps small provider expand services, treat during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As is the case nationally, psychiatry is in limited supply in the area of River Valley Health and Dental Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. That said, as a large primary care office offering integrated behavioral health, it was important to expand mental health services to include specialty care for patients.

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Rise of digital health during pandemic energises commitment and expectations of younger doctors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The healthcare industry has a golden opportunity to consolidate the advances achieved in digital health and virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Future Health Index insights report captures feedback from 500 doctors under the age of 40 in five countries: the United States of America, China, Singapore, France and Germany.

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When Will Self-Service Come to Health Care?

Health Populi

At least one in three people who have tried out virtual health care have done so because they use technology in all aspects of life and want to do the same with their healthcare. A common theme at health care meetings these days is how and when health care will meet its Amazon, Apple, or Uber moment? ” .

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Health system uses telehealth to steer patients away from ER, urgent care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is based in the heart of a dynamic, fast-growing market – an area known as the Triangle, which includes Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, and surrounding communities. Hospitals and health systems across the country are rolling out telemedicine services for patients. THE PROBLEM.

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Talkdesk talks about the benefits of being an early adopter of ChatGPT

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In today’s hypercompetitive market, where retail disruptors such as CVS Health and Walmart Health are leveraging strong consumer-centric business models, substandard patient and member experience will cost payers and providers in reduced revenue and diminished market share. More than 330,000 U.S.