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Post-Pandemic, U.S. Healthcare is Entering a “Provide More Care For Less” Era – Pondering PwC’s 2022 Forecast

Health Populi

These include the use of online patient portals (for 57% of clinicians) along with digital devices and mobile apps that integrate with the EHR as well as health patients manage their health in self-care mode, shown in the bar chart labeled Figure 7. population health burden.

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4 Hurdles On The Road to Hybrid Healthcare – Digital Transformation

HIT Consultant

Although many companies had plans on the books to advance telemedicine, the crisis revealed that virtual care is not only possible but in many cases is also preferred by patients. With virtual care, you are providing that care continuum, and therefore providing better outcomes. And that’s the future – this is what patients want.

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HealthTap Launches Eval360 for Health Plans to Expand PCP Care for Members

HIT Consultant

Connecting Members With Primary Care Doctors That Provide Longitudinal Care. HealthTap is a nationwide virtual primary care provider, delivering quality primary care affordably to all Americans, whether or not they have good insurance.

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Digital front doors' advantages when meeting population health needs

Healthcare It News

Population health management has become an important competency for hospitals and health systems. What are some of the challenges facing successful population health management programs today? More and more organizations are looking for ways to improve the health of the populations they serve.

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Five Must-Have Features that Make a Successful Nurse Line

Health Dialog

However, a well-thought-out nurse line can be a powerful resource and bring greater success to population health management efforts. A successful nurse line program is guided by plan offerings, unique member population needs, and integrated with effective clinical resources. Seamless Integration of Existing Resources.

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From Chaos to Calm: How ER Scheduling Could Help Fix Emergency Care Challenges

HIT Consultant

The main driver behind ER chaos and expense is a nationwide shortage of trained doctors and nurses. A single nurse often has to care for ten or more patients in the ED simultaneously, leading to treatment delays and deferred care. Sometimes chaos still occurs due to a major population health crisis.

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Why Data is at the Heart of Value-Based Care Success

HIT Consultant

The information that gives clinicians a longitudinal view of the patients they see increasingly comes from beyond the electronic health record (EHR). Some come from external providers such as urgent care clinics or telehealth services. Some come from an organization’s operational and financial business units. High variability.