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Mar272017

Eagle Telemedicine Moves Forward as Stand-Alone Virtual Doctor Company

By Dr. Mac McCormick March 27, 2017Telemedicine

You might have seen the recent news that the hospitalist practices of Eagle Hospital Physicians have joined Sound Inpatient Physicians effective Mar. 1, 2017. What does it mean for Eagle Telemedicine? Without the responsibility of managing those hospitalist practices, the leadership at Eagle can now focus resources on the continued expansion of our telemedicine practices—and continued leadership in the rapidly evolving field of telemedicine.

Feb12017

Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals See The Value of Telemedicine

By Dr. Mac McCormick February 1, 2017Long-Term Acute Care, Rounding, Telemedicine

With the increasing physician shortage, particularly in specialty areas such as critical care, cardiology and nephrology, telemedicine is delivering valuable support to the clinical care programs at many U.S. hospitals. And now, with the growth of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), telemedicine offers an effective model for bringing periodic specialized physician care to LTACH patients, while solving night coverage challenges.

Dec212016

Three Key Trends Will Fuel Hospital Telemedicine

By Dr. Mac McCormick December 21, 2016Reimbursement, Staffing, Telemedicine

We believe hospital telemedicine use will accelerate this year. Sometimes, technology moves faster than our willingness to accept it. Such was the story with personal computers and cell phones. What once seemed like novelties or expensive playthings are now indispensable. The same can be said for telemedicine. If I were to pinpoint the most significant…

Nov162016

What’s Next: Telemed Apps Growing to TeleCardiology, TeleNephrology

By Dr. Mac McCormick November 16, 2016TeleCardiology, Telemedicine, TeleNephrology2 Comments

This isn’t the first time I’ve written about the growing number of uses for telemed apps and advanced telemedicine programs in hospitals today. But as the list of telemedicine specialties expands at a rapid pace—most recently into the areas of TeleCardiology and TeleNephrology—it’s worth taking another look at this booming part of our company’s business,…

Oct52016

Nephrology Telehealth, Night Coverage and Other Topics from the ATA Fall Forum

By Dr. Mac McCormick October 5, 2016Reimbursement, Staffing, Telemedicine, TeleNephrology2 Comments

We’ve known for some time that nephrology telehealth is the next big opportunity in telemedicine specialties, and we’ve been preparing for it. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receive highly fragmented care, especially in rural areas. Studies show that TeleNephrology can bring specialists where they are needed, and better coordinate…

Sep142016

For the Sake of Patients and Providers, We Need a Uniform Approach to Telemedicine Reimbursement

By Dr. Mac McCormick September 14, 2016Reimbursement, Telemedicine2 Comments

Is it possible for hospitals to obtain telemedicine reimbursement? Most of us are aware of the shortage of physicians, exacerbated in many geographic areas, and typically worst at night and on weekends. Physicians utilizing telemedicine technology have demonstrated time and time again the ability to provide quality care via telemedicine on a 24/7 basis virtually…

Aug182016

Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Nocturnist Care

By Dr. Jayne Lee August 18, 2016Staffing, Telemedicine

I know a few nocturnists who thrive when they work at night, who actually request the night shift and build their careers around it, but they are few and far between. Some time ago, a Today’s Hospitalist article profiled five physicians who prefer that life. Despite their enthusiasm for it, a few acknowledged that it’s…

Jun272016

How Telemedicine is Saving Rural Hospitals

By Dr. Mac McCormick June 27, 2016Rural Hospitals, Telemedicine2 Comments

Recently, I was quoted in a Medical Economics article about the benefits of telemedicine in rural areas and the hospitals that serve these communities. The article focused on technology solutions for combating the physician shortage. The article addressed how the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recognizes the importance of telemedicine in helping physicians become…

May162016

TelePsychiatry Companies: A New Frontier for Mental Health Care

By Dr. Mac McCormick May 16, 2016Tele-ICU, Telemedicine, TeleNeurology, TelePsychiatry

TelePsychiatry Companies, like Eagle, offer inpatient and emergency department care. The Neolithic Era’s invention of the wheel was a turning point in world history, but the real excitement came when humans saw what the wheel could do for us—the water wheel, the spinning wheel, and, of course, the automobile. The same can be said for…

Feb172016

Mobile Telemedicine: An Integral Part of Healthcare Today

By Dr. Mac McCormick February 17, 2016Staffing

Not long ago, mobile telemedicine was a great idea that worked in certain specific situations, but wasn’t quite ready for prime time. Because the computers and videoconferencing networks involved in early telemedicine took time to “boot up,” we often saw telemedicine units used as coat racks in Emergency Departments and nursing stations. They just weren’t…