Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Once the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the health system needed to be able to treat the surge of patients with urgent care needs virtually so they could keep them safely at home and away from the overwhelmed emergency care system. There is a wide variety of telemedicine technology vendors on the health IT market today.

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Urgent Care Hospitals Telemedicine Integration 351

Healthcare It News

MARCH 20, 2023

The boost the pandemic gave telemedicine into the mainstream cannot be understated. But what's next for virtual care? And what about the blossoming trend of virtual-first hybrid care? Healthcare IT News sat down with Sean Mehra, CEO and cofounder of HealthTap, a virtual-first urgent care and primary care clinic.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 15, 2024

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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Primary Care Prevention Urgent Care Patient Experience 256

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What You Should Know: – First Stop Health adds virtual primary care as a whole-person, digital-first service to address urgent, preventive and chronic care needs for members.

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Primary Care Telemedicine Urgent Care Prevention 98

Healthcare Success

MAY 31, 2022

With recent advancements in technology and an explosion of non-urgent care options (e.g., Highly recognizable brand names like CVS MinuteClinics, Walmart Care Clinics, Target Clinics, Walgreens Healthcare Clinics, and new companies like Optum Health, Luna Physical Therapy, Roman, and HIMS are disrupting the status quo.

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Private Practices Patient Experience Urgent Care Telemedicine 246

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 21, 2021

– AllianceChicago in Chicago, Illinois, was awarded $975,124 for the purchase of devices, such as telemedicine carts, and conferencing software, to facilitate telemedicine delivery to high-risk patients. – Community Health Centers, Inc., – Compass Health in St. . – Community Health Centers, Inc.,

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Remote Care Hospitals Urgent Care 98

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

Invest in prevention and early intervention. Enhance and streamline system of care for children with complex needs and their families. Two states have pursued more innovative approaches and were highlighted in a NASHP report on increasing access to behavioral health care. Expand outpatient and community-based service array.

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Medicaid Urgent Care Primary Care Hospitals 52