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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. The only thing we request of community hospitals is promotion." The idea is to make sure care remains in the community.

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Dozens of Defendants Charged with Healthcare Fraud

American Medical Compliance

The fraudulent actions included telemedicine, cancer and cardiovascular testing, and fraudulent durable medical equipment. Many of these individuals targeted elderly patients who receive Medicare benefits. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services investigates these cases and prioritizes protecting patients.

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What Is Virtual Healthcare?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

According to a survey conducted by Doximity, more than 83% of surveyed physicians expressed that telemedicine had proven valuable in improving the ongoing care for patients with complex or chronic conditions, while 65% noted it enhanced communication with their patients. What Is Virtual Care?

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

The project included use of the organization’s telemedicine AnyWhere Care (AWC) web application, which patients can download to their smartphones. Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. American Nurse Journal. 2024; 19(3).

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Doctor Burnout Levels Increasing as a Result of the Pandemic

American Medical Compliance

The plan aims to promote telemedicine, change Medicare pay, oppose “inappropriate scope expansions” by non-physicians, lower the burdens associated with prior authorization, as well as lowering physician fatigue and the stigma associated with mental health problems.