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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

They're using platforms that enable rural residents to meet with specialists online, either from their homes or from telemedicine stations set up at local hospitals, health clinics, or doctor's offices. But licensure is still a complex process, and doctors must apply for a license in every state in which they want to practice.

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The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Remote Patient Care In this age of social distancing, telemedicine has come out on top. However, these platforms typically do not utilize a business associate agreement (BAA) – which ensures protected health information is safeguarded – and their use will become illegal once the emergency declaration runs out.

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What Is Virtual Physical Therapy? How It Works and Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Instead of traveling to a clinic for an in-person visit, patients communicate with a licensed virtual PT via phone call or videoconference and attend the appointment from home. 16 Complete any additional requirements to obtain your license as identified by the state where you want to practice. Lee, Violanda Grigorescu, et al.,

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Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation

Healthcare Law Insights blog

As digital health platforms and telemedicine expand, the debate around licensure and the potential for the unlicensed provision of professional services intensifies. Licensing ensures that healthcare practitioners meet competency standards and protect public welfare.

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Virtual Physical Therapy: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

16 Complete any additional requirements to obtain your license as identified by the state where you want to practice. 17 Note that if you want to offer virtual physical therapy in multiple states, you must be licensed in each state. [/usa_tooltip] Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

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The Future of Library Work and Digitalization

Celayix

Updated business models must leverage new IT solutions and existing knowledge to fundamentally transform organizational culture, management strategies, technology, and operations. Agility in Operation: Libraries must adapt their operations, technology, and information to changing business requirements driven by digital transformation.

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Virtual Occupational Therapy: Everything You Need To Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Even as the pandemic eased, telehealth has remained a popular choice for patients: 37% of adults participated in some form of telemedicine in 2021. They may also be able to take on more clients than an in-person therapist since they can work outside regular business hours. Sources: Jacqueline W. Lucas and Maria A.