It is no secret that hospitals need infectious disease (ID) specialists. However, not every hospital has the resources to maintain a full-time ID specialist, which results in patient transfers that are not only an inconvenience for the patient but are also a missed opportunity for the hospital. Additionally, an NPR podcast in 2022 covered the…
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Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders impact millions of people every year. Hospitals that provide access to these specialists through telemedicine can break through the geographical barriers that prevent patients from receiving the prompt care they need. Using Telemedicine Gastroenterology Services to Improve Care Access Every hospital has its own challenges and staffing needs. Whether adding GI telehealth…
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Before COVID-19, regulatory barriers and hesitancy from both patients and providers limited telemedicine access. However, the nature of the virus made in-person care a health concern, which resulted in the rise of telemedicine adoption. Adopting teleconsultations during the pandemic made maintaining access to care and managing the spread possible while a vaccine was in the…
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The following article appeared in MedCity News on November 1, 2023 written by Jason Povio, President and COO of Eagle Telemedicine. Read the original article here. While telemedicine seems to be the ideal solution to this ever-increasing physician shortage problem, it still has challenges and benefits that need to be considered before deciding to add…
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Eagle Telemedicine continues our series of physician conversations on telemedicine, its role in health care and how it will be a force in future quality care. Dr. Joanne Lapetina is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician, with a specialty in pediatrics. She has practiced with Eagle Telemedicine for the past eight years and recruits…
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Have you ever tried to shoot at a moving target? The dynamic nature of the endless technological advances in healthcare like telemedicine, EHRs, robotic surgery, 3D printing, AI, IoT, and VR therapy are among the many moving targets of healthcare. The chances of hitting the “healthcare bullseye” over and over, year after year would be…
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Eagle Telemedicine invites you to our series of physician perspectives on telemedicine, its role in health care, its challenges and how it will be a force in future quality care. Dr. Jayne Lee is chief medical officer of Eagle Telemedicine and a practicing telemedicine physician for the past 12 years. She graduated from St. George’s University…
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Ensuring overall skin health is a vital part of the healthcare system. Diagnosing, treating, and staying on top of skin conditions can improve a person’s quality of life and increase longevity. However, the Dermatology telemedicine specialty is one of many experiencing shortages, which is why a solution is needed. Why Today’s Hospitals Need Telehealth Dermatology…
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Barriers & Trends While telemedicine has been around for several decades, it is still a relatively new addition to the arsenal of tools used in today’s healthcare system. As a result, Eagle Telemedicine conducted a telemedicine adoption survey polling 425 physicians, hospital administrators, executives, and inpatient-care nurses nationwide to determine the barriers and trends within…
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Unfortunately, there is a lack of alignment between the three healthcare stakeholders (patients, physicians and insurers). This lack of alignment has made the financial burden side of healthcare delivery high. Thankfully, the role of telemedicine is increasing in today’s hospitals to help the healthcare industry head back in the right direction. During COVID, telemedicine use…
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