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Inpatient telemedicine improves care and patient satisfaction at Howard University Hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Inpatient telemedicine seemed to be the perfect solution for solving this problem. By deploying telemedicine carts in the hospital, physicians could provide care remotely, irrespective of their location." "The telemedicine system currently is not integrated with other systems," Dawson said.

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Geisinger's telemedicine program shoots from 20 specialties to more than 70

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"In a matter of weeks, Geisinger went from 20 specialties to more than 70 specialties and from about 200 providers to more than 2,000 providers using telemedicine to see patients in their homes, neighborhood clinics or local hospitals," he continued. " David Fletcher, Geisinger. MARKETPLACE.

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Henry Ford Health System gets ROI from employer-based telemedicine clinic

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There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. The quarter's patient satisfaction survey responses were high. Stevens offers five bits of telemedicine advice for her peers: "Integration is key. " MARKETPLACE. The following data all comes from Q42021.

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Telemedicine, enabled with responsible AI, can improve the patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

What aspects of a hospital's or health system's patient experience can telemedicine touch? While the concept of the digital front door has been a popular topic in healthcare for some time, telemedicine has the potential to expand its impact beyond simply acquiring new patients or providing a digital entry point for care.

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Telemedicine eases work-life balance for solo practitioner, adds revenue stream

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

” "Practicing telehealth is a great way to build and maintain strong patient relationships, increase provider satisfaction with their career and add a new revenue stream." Seeking a way to achieve a better work life-balance, Jensen decided to explore practicing telemedicine. ” MARKETPLACE.

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Advancing Healthcare Equity: Federal Licensure Reciprocity for Physicians Caring for Transplant Patients and Donors

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Thus, telemedicine emerged as a game-changer during the PHE, enabling physicians to conduct donor evaluations remotely, thereby reducing costs and expediting waitlist evaluations. The imperative for federal reciprocity is clear: it ensures that patients and donors receive optimal care regardless of geographic location.

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HIMSSCast: Toward a more human-centered approach to hospital stays

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Cedars Sinai's real-time ER feedback platform helps improve patient satisfaction. Tech is poised to transform the pharmacy experience for patients. Henry Ford Health System gets ROI from employer-based telemedicine clinic. How telehealth can help inpatient care, and what a hybrid future looks like.

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