Telehealth

The public Queensland health service is integrating remote monitoring and clinical decision support capability, with initial application in post-acute care and chronic condition management.

As home-based care and digital tools gain momentum, aided by CMS' interest in remote monitoring, Hal Wolf says healthcare will increasingly meet patients where they are, rather than depend on in-office visits.

Further, the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences has helped partner rural hospitals save an estimated $200,000 to $350,000 in recruitment costs while still ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care locally.

The 24-state health system's integrated care model has achieved a 43% reduction in first-year RN voluntary turnover, a 21% decrease in emergency department hold hours and many other wins. Its virtual nursing transformation chief offers details.

HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf was honored during the HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Health Symposium for his commitment to the community.

The newly released application can generate simplified formatted patient consult summaries.

Providers that have invested in high-quality virtual platforms are well-positioned to scale efficiently while maintaining strong outcomes and meeting the expectations of patients, payers and policymakers, says one tele-behavioral care CEO.

Also, the National Taiwan University Hospital has launched an electronic prescription system with community pharmacy dispensing.

Whiddon deputy CEO and COO Alyson Jarrett shares plans to explore data analytics, virtual care, and AI after establishing interoperability across 24 nationwide settings.

Michael Dalton of non-profit virtual care provider Ovatient discusses whether the federal program is a short-term patch for struggling rural hospitals or the last chance to move rural healthcare onto a model that works at scale.