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Telehealth Nursing

March 02, 2021

What is Telehealth Nursing?

A convenient option for giving and receiving care, telehealth services have grown in popularity over recent months. Although telehealth has been around for quite some time, the public health emergency has brought to light the importance of social distancing and increasing access to quality care. Telehealth makes it possible for providers to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of conditions without coming into direct contact with the patient.

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February 23, 2021

2020 Was a Record-Setting Year for Telehealth Investments and Transactions

Over the past few years, an increasing number of people have turned to telehealth to connect with their provider. Telehealth enables providers to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions without having to come into direct contact with patients. This has proven especially beneficial during the pandemic, as providers look for ways to prevent the spread of disease.

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February 17, 2021

Nurses’ Role in Telemedicine

As technology evolves, so do the ways in which people connect. In addition to increased use of smart phones and computers, video conferencing has become extremely common in recent years. Using a secure video conferencing platform, individuals can conduct virtual meetings and host a variety of events. Through video conferencing technology, patients can receive quality care without ever having to leave their home or office.

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February 01, 2021

The Benefits of Telehealth Leasing and Financing

As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout the country, an increasing number of healthcare providers are relying on telehealth to keep both staff and patients safe. Using a secure telehealth platform, providers can evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of chronic and acute conditions and assess patients-- all at a safe distance to determine whether additional intervention is required.

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January 25, 2021

Telemedicine Payment Models

Telemedicine offers numerous benefits. In addition to making it possible for providers to see more patients in less time, telehealth services significantly reduce the amount of no shows and last minute cancellations. Despite these and other benefits, many providers still haven’t implemented a telehealth solution. This is unfortunate, as healthcare providers that do not adopt telehealth may find it difficult to attract new patients in the future. Telemedicine is quickly becoming the preferred choice among patients of all ages.

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January 18, 2021

Remote Patient Monitoring for Your Practice

A 2019 study found that 88% of healthcare providers have invested in or are evaluating remote patient monitoring technologies (RPM). The reason - the technology is making a significant impact on both patients and providers. RPM increases the accessibility of patient information, improves quality of care, reduces costs, provides patients reassurance and peace of mind, and improves outcomes for Medicare patients. Using a secure telehealth platform, providers can connect remotely with patients to provide RPM services for a variety of chronic and acute conditions, to monitor medication compliance and conduct necessary follow-ups with patients.

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Zoom hipaa

January 11, 2021

Is Zoom HIPAA Compliant?

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout much of the country, patients and providers turn to telehealth as a convenient and cost-effective solution for giving and receiving care. A recent report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found an impressive increase in patient utilization of telehealth appointments. While only 9% of patients utilized telehealth services before the pandemic, that number jumped to 51% in the first few months of stay at home orders.

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January 04, 2021

The 2020 Top Telehealth Trends

Over the past year, telehealth services have increased in popularity as doctors look for new way to provide care during the coronavirus crisis. In addition to making it possible for providers to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, telehealth software enables patients to receive quality care without having to leave the comfort of their home or office.

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December 29, 2020

Can You Use Zoom for Telehealth?

Over the past few months, telehealth has provided numerous benefits to both patients and providers. In addition to preventing the spread of disease, telehealth has enabled providers to reach more patients in less time with in-person visits. Using video conferencing software, providers can quickly and efficiently evaluate, diagnose, monitor, and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions.

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Understanding Medicaid Reimbursement Policies for Telehealth Services

November 23, 2020

Understanding Medicaid Reimbursement Policies for Telehealth Services

Telehealth services reduce operating costs, allow providers to see more patients in less time, and increase access to quality care for those living in rural or remote areas. Providers that offer telehealth services conduct virtual visits from their home or office--neither provider or patient needs to visit a healthcare facility.

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CMS Expands Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Services

November 09, 2020

CMS Expands Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Services

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, providers and patients around the country have realized the benefits of telehealth services. Using a secure telehealth platform, patients can connect with providers and specialists without stepping foot in a medical facility. This not only helps stop the spread of disease, but it also makes medical care more accessible to patients in rural and remote areas.

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November 02, 2020

How to Make Your Website HIPAA Compliant

Healthcare providers must ensure the protection of personal health information (PHI) at all times. Anytime patients share their name, phone number, address, medical records, lab results, or other personal information, it is up to the provider to make sure no one accesses this data without permission.

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