Telehealth
After a spike in spring 2020 – especially in California, Massachusetts, Oregon, Hawaii and Vermont – patient utilization of video visits has dropped off, say analysts.
The COVID-19 pandemic acted as an accelerator of sorts for many experiments with virtual care implementations.
The Michigan provider organization has been keeping COVID-19 patients at home – and recording a 95% satisfaction rate among patients in the program.
HIMSS21
In a preview of his upcoming HIMSS21 session, the health system's chief medical information officer talks about the processes and technologies powering the health system's pandemic response.
Telehealth Connection TV: Nursing informatics professional Judy Murphy shares how virtual services can bolster preventive care.
HIMSS21
From interoperability to telehealth and beyond, an upcoming HIMSS21 presentation will shed light on the regulations and penalties health IT stakeholders should be mindful of in the months ahead.
Top health officials from HHS and VA have signaled their ongoing support for telemedicine in the long term, but also want to ensure that "technology is being used properly."
Most pursued changes via administrative action, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report, which may not be a permanent solution after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
After agreeing to a "mutual separation," Rusty Frantz stepped down this week as president and chief executive officer, and also from the company's board.
Remote patient monitoring technology improves care for these patients and raises HEDIS scores for the organization.