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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Telemedicine

HIT Consultant

Telehealth, better known as telemedicine, refers to the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. Patients can consult a doctor from the comfort of their homes. Digitization in this sector made timely delivery of care possible through video calls, messaging platforms, and remote monitoring. From general checkups to subspecialty consultations, telehealth allows for unbeatable convenience and access extensions that were previously unattainable, especially for people living in far-

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1 in 2 U.S. Women (“The Bedrock of Society”) Self-Ration Care – the Latest Deloitte Findings

Jane Sarashon

Women in the U.S. are more likely to avoid care than men in America, Deloitte found in the consulting firm’s latest survey on consumers and health care. Deloitte coins this phenomenon as a “triple-threat” that women face in the U.S. health care environment, the 3 “threats” being, Affordability, Access, and, Prior experience — that is the health disparity among women who have seen personal mis-diagnosis, bias, or treatment that hasn’t been consistent with

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ASTP/ONC Goals on Interoperability

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand Tell Me Where IT Hurts episode with host Dr. Jay Anders and his guest Deputy Director, Certification & Testing Division at the ONC, Jeffery Smith. Now renamed Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) learn about the reorg and their goals. The post ASTP/ONC Goals on Interoperability appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Bonus Features – September 15, 2024 – 63% of HIE entities plan to participate in TEFCA, 19% of customer interactions with healthcare orgs get disrupted, plus 32 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Value Based Care Musings

HealthIT Answers

By Matt Fisher - Value based care has become an evergreen topic in healthcare circles with the accompanying message that value based care will transform healthcare. Is that transformation happening? Is the value based care discussion stagnating or getting stuck on certain concepts? The post Value Based Care Musings appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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