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To Truly Address Behavioral Health Worker Shortages, We Need Telemedicine

HIT Consultant

Through telemedicine. After so much care went online during COVID-19, patients of all ages and backgrounds have completed a crash course in virtual care – and they are liking the results. But, to capitalize on the momentum, we must act swiftly to remove the policy, technical, and financial barriers to remote care.

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Dear Digital Healthcare: Let’s Do Better

HIT Consultant

Digital health options like telemedicine and online pharmacies existed before the pandemic. Telemedicine and online pharma have their merits. Quality and consistency of care are just as important. Rather than set up another telemedicine visit, they are more likely to skip treatment altogether. We weren’t prepared.

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

HIT Consultant

– 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.,

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Telehealth trends in 2023: Virtual-first, health equity and more

Healthcare It News

This year is likely to be another big one for telemedicine. Challenges addressed by virtual-first care include: Addressing healthcare needs of an exploding population coupled with a shortage of primary care physicians, nurses and clinical resources. There's lots going on, to say the least.

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22 Executive Digital Health Predictions to Watch in 2023

HIT Consultant

These players are honing in on at-home medical services and primary care, extending their reach deeper into the care continuum and blurring the lines between who owns what part of the space. Julie Stegman, Vice President, Nursing Segment of Health Learning, Research & Practice  at Wolters Kluwer.

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Infusing Telehealth & Virtual Care Into Patient Care Plans With Thomas Foley | Ep.15

Vie Healthcare

He’s also the host of the Virtual Shift, Re-imagining the Delivery of Care. Lisa Miller (01:57): You’re doing some great work on the telehealth and telemedicine part of healthcare, and I’m just gonna jump right in and have a discussion. So, let’s get started. Tom Foley (01:55): Thank you. I appreciate it.

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