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Socio-economic barriers prevent some patients from receiving appropriate psychiatric care. A study conducted at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showed low-income communities benefit from telemedicine, specifically video-conferencing for psychiatry. The...

Specialist TeleMed (STeM) today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally recognized standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of...

Teleneurology continues to improve patient access and benefit hospitals. Massachusetts General Hospital compared consults before and after their tele-neurology program was implemented. This program provides neurology care to over 6 million patients in the New England...

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) supports the integration of telemedicine into clinical care models. In an article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, the benefits of virtual care and solutions to possible issues are discussed. When...

Members of our team recently attended regional telehealth conferences in Utah and Arizona. The 2018 Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) Conference’s theme was “Improving Community Health Through Telehealth.” This conference provided updates on trends...

Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. While many of these organisms are normal, some can cause disease if the conditions are right. One of the leading causes of death worldwide includes variations of infectious disease. Further,...

We recently reviewed Telehealth and Patient Satisfaction: A Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis by Kruse et al. This was a review and analysis of telehealth and patient satisfaction in regards to effectiveness and efficiency. “Telehealth can provide a...

More states are recognizing the benefits of telemedicine, especially behavioral health services. Illinois passed a series of bills that expand telehealth services and reimbursement to facilities providing these services. This effort increases access for patients in...

Overcrowding and physician staffing issues contribute to lengthy emergency department wait times. Even with insurance companies recommending urgent care facilities for lower acuity conditions, the number of ER visits continues to increase by an average of 36% as...

The "rising cost of healthcare" is a hot-button issue for hospitals, consumers, and providers alike. The implementation of a telemedicine practice into a healthcare organization can create a positive ROI. The University of Connecticut Health Center and Community...