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At Denver Health, telehealth education and equipment help close equity gaps and boost engagement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted a rapid shift to telemedicine as both a replacement and adjunct to usual in-person care. "Based on this feedback, we co-designed two main components of our program: 1) Educational workshops, and 2) On-site telehealth equipment to alleviate potential technology barriers," Lu reported.

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Attendees report in on 'next chapter in virtual care' at ATA conference

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association held its 28th annual conference, ATA Nexus 2024, this past week in Phoenix. Four telemedicine experts who attended the ATA conference reported into Healthcare IT News with their perspectives on the event.

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DTx Workshop Brought Diverse Views on Meeting Demand

HealthIT Answers

By Pooja Babbrah - I recently attended a Digital Therapeutics (DTx) workflow workshop sponsored by the Digital Therapeutics Alliance and the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs. The post DTx Workshop Brought Diverse Views on Meeting Demand appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Telehealth boosts mental health patient engagement, care plan compliance

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. When it came to Microsoft Teams, NYPCC provided training, workshops and other resources to get both patients and clinicians on board with using the platform. ” MARKETPLACE. To read this special report, click here.

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Patient concerns in healthcare digitalisation: Rising inequalities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Time saved by opting for telemedicine over an in-person visit. More workshops and … national marketing? The range of changes tech could in theory bring to healthcare is extensive, including the following: Faster access to and improved coordination of care by having a more direct channel with clinicians through an online portal.

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Patient Portals Improve Healthcare Outcomes. So, Why Don’t Patients Use Them?

Healthcare IT Today

Build Community Digital Literacy With patients who feel overwhelmed by or uncomfortable with technology, one option is to invest in digital literacy education programs or workshops, offering simple tutorials to enhance your patients’ comfort and confidence in using technology, and by extension your portal.

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How telehealth overcomes barriers to cleft palate care and speech therapy

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telemedicine can have long-term health equity benefits, including allowing providers to reach more patients in remote regions without travel requirements and see an increased number of patients in need who have historically avoided care due to stigma.

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