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

Healthcare It News

Children's Mercy Kansas City is a pediatric health system with the highest-level designations in neonatal and pediatric intensive care, trauma and emergency services, fetal health and transport services. "It was the dedication to quality, reliability and patient/provider experience that set Teladoc Health apart.

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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care. According to Avalere Health , nearly three in four doctors work for a hospital, health system, or corporate entity today.

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How virtual primary care can amplify value for providers and patients

Healthcare It News

Virtual primary care, experts say, can address challenges in traditional care by filling existing care gaps and offering various benefits to healthcare organizations, providers and patients. A big chunk of telemedicine technology and services company Teladoc Health's business is in primary care.

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Hospital at Home: Aligning Provider Needs with Patient Wishes

HIT Consultant

2020 saw three factors combine to define the future of “Hospital at Home” care in a way that will become a new care reality over the coming years. Changing Patient Attitudes. Patients became more reluctant and concerned about going to hospital s. Growing Acceptance of Telemedicine by Patients.

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

Sequence Health

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. Enhanced Quality of Care.

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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns

Health Populi

In the Fear of Going Out Era spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were loath to go to the doctor’s office for medical care, and even less keen on entering a hospital clinic’s doors. Quality of care not as good as in-person (among 67% of older people). 24% had privacy concerns.

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The future of telemedicine: purpose-built, integrated platforms

Healthcare It News

Propelled into mainstream use by the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is becoming standard practice for many healthcare providers. Telemedicine’s technological pain points. Telemedicine’s technological pain points. While telemedicine has undoubtedly come a long way, it still has significant limitations.