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Leveraging Telemedicine as a Workforce Multiplier for Clinicians

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COVID has shown us that telemedicine is effective and easy to use. But why limit the use of virtual care to public health emergencies? With providers and clinicians under increasing strain from staffing gaps and other issues, telemedicine is a valuable solution. Doug Duskin, CEO, Avel eCare. News and World Report webinar.

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

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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."

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

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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.