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How telehealth can keep people with disabilities out of the ER

Healthcare It News

Virtual care has inherent advantages that help to prevent excess visits to the ED for all populations, including people with disabilities. Offering individuals with disabilities quality care from their homes can help to prevent avoidable visits.

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Connecticut Children's Care Network adds telehealth breastfeeding support

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The Connecticut Children's Care Network, with 37 independent pediatric practices and more than 200 pediatric primary care providers in Connecticut and Massachusetts, has a mission to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for infants, children and adolescents. THE LARGER TREND. Email: afox@himss.org.

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Johns Hopkins Hospital Launches Smartphone-Based Would Care Pilot Program

HIT Consultant

This enables real-time remote monitoring by care teams, preventing severe wound deterioration and improving outcomes. A pilot program showed promising results, with 36% of patients experiencing changes to wound management, and 94% finding the system beneficial, reducing in-person appointments and enhancing continuity of care.

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Telehealth helps address many key chronic care management challenges

Healthcare It News

is "aging and stretched thin," with the country needing "thousands more primary care doctors. Our ability to effectively communicate the value of the services we deliver (or the value of any chronic care management program) is pivotal, particularly as these models emphasize outcomes and the quality of care over volume.

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AI Algorithm Alerts Therapists to Suicide Risk in Patients

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: In light of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Talkspace announced the results of its unique AI algorithm over the last three years of identifying individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide. Malgaroli, M., Ray, B., & Hull, T.D.

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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. With recent advancements in technology and an explosion of non-urgent care options (e.g., Patient reviews have a greater reach than ever before.

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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. Telehealth services have many advantages, including cost savings, improved patient outcomes, and increased access to care. Enhanced Quality of Care. Improved Patient Outcomes.