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At Children's Mercy, telemedicine boosts access to highly sought-after subspecialists

Healthcare It News

"The high demand for pediatric specialty providers and the constraints many families face regarding transportation, time off from work and school, and finances, made it obvious that traditional models of outreach healthcare were not sustainable," said Morgan Waller, director of telemedicine business and operations at Children's Mercy.

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How virtual primary care can amplify value for providers and patients

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Primary care physicians are the heart of healthcare delivery in the United States. In addition to providing many crucial health services, they are the traffic cop to all the other forms of healthcare throughout a health system. You contend virtual primary care can amplify value in several ways.

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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

The pandemic fast-tracked the growing notion of healthcare consumerism , spurring several changes in the healthcare industry. These changes include modernizing business processes and focusing on improvements that positively impact patient wait times and appointment times. . Reasons for shifting patient attitudes.

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City of Hope advances cancer care with hybrid telehealth and in-person visits

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Suddenly, City of Hope needed to rapidly scale its telehealth infrastructure to meet the needs of patients. In doing so, its work with telemedicine technology and services vendor Amwell helped the healthcare provider organization reimagine the delivery of oncology services. Then COVID-19 emerged. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Confidence in Science/Healthcare

Healthcare Leadership

Confidence in healthcare and science – the system and the medical profession is rooted in experience, connections, and perception. Different segments of society have varying levels of trust based on socio-economic status, race, and level of interaction with the healthcare system to name a few. Anthony Fauci. References.

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5 Benefits of Telehealth: Why It’s the Future of Healthcare

Sequence Health

Telehealth is quickly becoming the future of healthcare. According to Statista’s study, the overall telemedicine market in the United States is expected to reach $22 billion by 2022. Patients can now consult with their doctors from the comfort of their homes and it’s not changing soon. Improved Patient Outcomes.

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Confidence in Healthcare

Healthcare Leadership

Confidence in healthcare and science – the system and the medical profession is rooted in experience, connections, and perception. Different segments of society have varying levels of trust based on socio-economic status, race, and level of interaction with the healthcare system to name a few. Anthony Fauci. References.