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Greene County General quickly transitions school telehealth to countywide program

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Greene County General Hospital in Linton, Indiana, faced challenges in providing access to care because the area has transportation barriers. Initially, Greene County General believed that many of its patients might be resistant to using the new technology. THE PROBLEM.

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Radiology and Cardiology Technology

Healthcare IT Today

Portability: Lead-lined X-ray suites and immobile traditional c-arm devices, though ubiquitous in hospitals, no longer effectively serve the needs of modern healthcare. Portable imaging also opens up new opportunities for expanded care and services in settings like skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

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Devices for medication adherence, blood pressure, blood sugar, and others help patients track metrics from their homes and enable providers access to the information in real-time to manage care remotely.

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Integrating HIPAA Compliance Into Digital Communication: A Closer Look

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Unauthorized access to a patient’s personal health records, known as protected health information (PHI), puts them at risk of identity theft and scams. It also damages your reputation as a trustworthy healthcare provider and takes a toll on patient satisfaction.

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Bonus Features – July 30, 2023 – Amazon gets into the generative AI game, HIMSS plans to sell off the annual trade show, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Studies The second annual Evolution of Care report from WellSky noted that the average length of stay for patients awaiting discharge to post-acute care is one day longer than it was in 2019, which leads to increased care costs and lowered patient satisfaction. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S.

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Nursing Facilities  – A Medical Crisis in Need of a Prescription

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Even with a shift to providing higher-intensity care in people’s homes, the demand for nursing facility-level care is slated to double. Meanwhile, there are significant workforce challenges that prohibit nursing home patients from getting the medical care they need. Fortunately, telehealth can help fill these gaps.

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Health Provider News

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