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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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The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility

HIT Consultant

Chu Canh Chieu, Director of Global Healthcare Center, FPT Software One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. Specific to telemedicine, estimates suggest that AI-powered telehealth solutions could represent a multi-billion-dollar market segment within the next few years. from 2024 to 2030.

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Why are pharma, medical device and DTx companies investing in telemedicine?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

UpScriptHealth is one telemedicine technology and services organization that caters to these companies. It works with these pharmaceutical, medical device and digital therapeutics companies to help people access treatment through telemedicine.

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Pursuing an Interstate Medical Telemedicine Registration Compact

Bill of Health

The Interstate Medical Telemedicine Registration Compact (IMTRC), proposed by Harvard Law School in a consensus statement for telehealth licensure reforms , aims to achieve this by enabling licensed physicians in good standing in one state to register with a centralized, national compact to practice telehealth in all participating IMTRC states.

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How Telemedicine is Revolutionizing Post-Acute Care for Faster Patient Recovery

Healthcare IT Today

At the same time, telemedicine is transforming how post-acute care is delivered, by providing patients with faster, more accessible, and cost-effective treatment options. This is where telemedicine took center stage, emerging as a critical tool to keep patients connected to their care teams without increasing their risk of exposure.

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DEA role must be clearly defined in controlled substance Rx via telemedicine, expert cautions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed draft guidance to establish a framework for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. Telemedicine prescribing registration allows qualified practitioners to prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances via telemedicine.

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Cybersecurity Challenges in Telemedicine and How to Keep Virtual Appointments Secure

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by John Funk, Creative Consultant at SevenAtoms Telemedicine has completely changed the healthcare game, allowing you to chat with your doctor from the comfort of your couch goodbye waiting rooms, traffic jams, and awkward small talk! Just you, your Wi-Fi, and the doctor on screen.