article thumbnail

The evolution of the healthcare workforce

Healthcare It News

” After starting his career as a technology consultant in the finance industry, Sherlock first transitioned to healthcare on a project implementing a clinical information system across eight metropolitan hospitals and 14 renal facilities in the state of South Australia. ” A focus on empathy. ” he asks.

article thumbnail

UMass Memorial Health proves RPM virtual sitting is as effective as in-person care

Healthcare It News

With the experience gained and quality outcomes demonstrated, the health system decided to take a similar approach in lower-acuity care settings that still required direct, continuous observation of at-risk patients. "Labor-pool cost savings, staff efficiency and patient safety were the primary focus."

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

UConn Health squares away CMS audit trail and more with digital health platform

Healthcare It News

Musculoskeletal care is a critical service line in healthcare. healthcare system. UConn Health sought to further enhance orthopedic care access and health equity for Connecticut citizens, particularly those in rural and underserved communities. More than 50% of the adult population in the U.S. Enterprise Taxonomy:

article thumbnail

Leveraging Telemedicine as a Workforce Multiplier for Clinicians

HIT Consultant

Telemedicine has been a crucial tool in the fight against COVID-19 , allowing patients and providers to stay connected even when quarantine rules keep them physically separated. . Approximately 20 percent of healthcare providers have quit their jobs over the course of the pandemic, said Dr. This is a troubling trend that must be reversed.

article thumbnail

FCC Awards Additional $42.7M in Round 2 of COVID-19 Telehealth Program

HIT Consultant

The FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program supports the efforts of health care providers to continue serving their patients by providing reimbursement for telecommunications services, information services, and connected devices necessary to enable telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Round 2 is a $249.95 – Compass Health in St.

article thumbnail

Omri Shor of Medisafe presents targeted medication adherence tools – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

The second is a value-based model, tied to patient engagement, and the company has the data and the confidence to contract with pharma companies on that basis. In the future, Omri sees an accelerated consumerization of healthcare, noting that today, “healthcare is not focused [enough on individuals ….

article thumbnail

Omri Shor of Medisafe presents targeted medication adherence tools – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

The second is a value-based model, tied to patient engagement, and the company has the data and the confidence to contract with pharma companies on that basis. In the future, Omri sees an accelerated consumerization of healthcare, noting that today, “healthcare is not focused [enough on individuals ….