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Digital Health Tools, Telemedicine, and Mobile Health Applications: How They’re Enhancing Population Health

Healthcare IT Today

We were able to roll out various digital health tools , telemedicine , and mobile health applications that not only better the lives of our patients but also our staff. Mobile health technologies, such as nudges, self-scheduling, and asynchronous communication, empower patients to modify their behaviors.

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Will telemedicine stagnate without regulatory reform?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to a report issued by the National Center of Health Statistics , the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months decreased by 6.9%. What can hospitals and health systems do to make this happen? As virtual care numbers come back to earth , the industry is adjusting.

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The key relationship between health equity and telemedicine

Healthcare It News

"Prioritizing health equity is key to the future of healthcare because there is a significant opportunity for healthcare providers to improve and dismantle inequalities and help people be their best selves," Land believes. Why do you believe prioritizing health equity is the key to the future of healthcare after the pandemic ends?

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The growing practice of prescribing medical devices via telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There are all kinds of specialist services provided by telemedicine – telepsychiatry, teleradiology, tele-ICU, just to name a few. But there's a unique telemedicine service that has been growing that merits attention: medical device prescriptions via virtual care.

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More hybrid virtual care and asynchronous telemedicine on the way for 2024

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Now that telemedicine is a mainstream method for healthcare delivery, C-suite executives and health IT leaders at provider organizations must keep a sharp eye on trends in virtual care. Telemedicine is too important now to take for granted. What is one of the most important telemedicine predictions you have for 2024?

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Why digital equity is important to conducting better telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Patients who find themselves requiring many visits with their providers, like chronic disease or older adults, can benefit from using telehealth to adhere to their care plan and potentially have better health outcomes." "Ask questions such as who has devices?

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. "OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency.

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