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Telemedicine reached disadvantaged communities during pandemic, study finds

Healthcare Dive

The results surprised Johns Hopkins University researchers, who said it contrasted with earlier findings showing an inverse link between socioeconomic status and use of telemedicine in the pandemic.

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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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Does telemedicine result in duplicative care? Depends on the patient, study suggests

Healthcare Dive

Whether or not telehealth visits result in duplicative care — a hot topic on the Hill as Congress debates future telemedicine regulation — could depend on if users have acute or chronic conditions, according to new research.

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80% of consumers have turned to telemedicine, Rock Health finds

Healthcare Dive

Audio-only and asynchronous telemedicine, which include live phone calls, emails and text messages, were more popular than video chats, the survey found.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration.

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The key relationship between health equity and telemedicine

Healthcare It News

We interviewed her to talk about why she believes this is so, the relationship between telehealth and health equity, and how a hybrid future for telemedicine is important. Why do you believe prioritizing health equity is the key to the future of healthcare after the pandemic ends?

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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.