Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 24, 2021

Without access to their loved ones, patients felt alone and isolated. To solve this challenge and improve patient satisfaction the hospital purchased hospital-grade washable tablets for patients to communicate when in isolation rooms or when the hospital is closed to visitors. Patients were surveyed by Press Ganey.

Patient Satisfaction 190

Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine Hospitals COVID-19 190

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 18, 2023

Using large language models in telemedicine may impact the patient-provider relationship. Patients may feel less connected to their healthcare providers and feel that their care is impersonal, which could affect patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Telemedicine 115

Telemedicine Informed Consent Patient Satisfaction Doctors 115

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

While reimbursement reforms and regulatory actions have helped realize measurable gains in population health and overall spending, progress on the patient experience piece hasn’t always been as clear-cut. Firstly, patient satisfaction is a hard concept to quantify. Even the basic patient check-in is fraught with problems.

Informed Consent 98

Informed Consent COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction 98

Medisys Compliance

JULY 23, 2024

Patient Communication: Clearly communicate with patients about their treatment plans, expected outcomes, and potential side effects. Ensure that informed consent is documented, which not only supports compliance but also enhances patient satisfaction and trust.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Compliance Informed Consent Medical Billing 59

MedTrainer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Similar deficiencies include Insufficient procedures for obtaining and documenting informed consent from patients, as well as inadequate processes for managing and resolving patient complaints and grievances. Unresolved complaints and decreased patient satisfaction have hurt many healthcare facilities.

Compliance 52

Compliance Informed Consent Patient Satisfaction Hospitals 52

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation. The requirement for consent is sometimes paired with other requirement such as the need to ensure the same level of care is delivered via telehealth as would be expected in-person.

COVID-19 59

COVID-19 Telemedicine Informed Consent Compliance 59

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Language barriers that exist between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency (LEP), is one of the most significant challenges to achieving compliance for Section 1557. This enhances patient satisfaction and fosters trust in the healthcare provider-patient relationship.

Compliance 111

Compliance ADA Informed Consent ACA 111