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How extending virtual options can drive value-based care

Healthcare It News

Besides workforce solutions, enabling the real-time exchange of information between and among patients and care teams is also imperative to "prevent siloed care and support transitions of care which are so crucial in care continuity and health outcomes."

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Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

Healthcare It News

The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care. The use of telehealth technology can improve healthcare access for Montanans living in rural and tribal communities by providing access to primary care and specialty services.

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Albert Einstein Medical Center serves up telehealth from 4 vendors with FCC grant

Healthcare It News

Patient and staff safety, which are primary concerns, were especially critical after the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent mandatory shut-downs nationally. In the state of Pennsylvania, only urgent medical care was permitted for several months, which created an instant barrier to receiving routine, follow-up and preventive care.

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MIPS 2024: Approved and Unapproved Policies in the Final Rule

p3care

Overall, we have 16 MVPs available (finalized) for PY 2024 reporting.

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 The Botched COVID-19 Response and What We Can Learn from It

HIT Consultant

The crisis also demonstrated flaws in the American healthcare infrastructure by revealing that only curative care infrastructure (as opposed to preventative care) continued to dominate the pandemic response. For example, only patients who showed symptoms would receive treatment with admission into hospitals.

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7 Reasons For Inner Knee Pain Without Swelling

Healthcare Associates

7 In addition to causing inner knee pain, PFPS may also cause: Pain that gets worse when squatting, running, sitting, or climbing stairs Instability in the knee Is it possible to prevent inner knee pain without swelling? Yes, it may be possible to prevent inner knee pain with or without swelling. Stay active and exercise regularly.

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The Last Mile in Healthcare

Healthcare Leadership

Primary care is a notable example of transformative change. Jonathan Harvey, MD has several suggestions on how primary care is transforming itself to help eliminate the barriers we face. Access, Barriers, and Health Care Quality after Brain Injury: Insiders’ Perspectives.” How Primary Care Is Transforming Itself.”