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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One of the most pressing challenges facing hospitals and healthcare institutions today is the escalating shortage and physician attrition across specialties. The traditional methods of physician recruitment are proving insufficient to meet the burgeoning demand for healthcare services, leaving hospitals struggling to provide quality patient care. Inpatient telemedicine is delivering needed relief. By embracing telemedicine…
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In an era defined by technological innovation, the landscape of healthcare is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Telemedicine, once a novel concept, has swiftly evolved into a critical solution for one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: the shortage of physicians. As hospitals grapple with the daunting task of recruiting and retaining qualified medical professionals, telemedicine…
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Retirement has historically been associated with freedom, recreation, relaxation, and a well-deserved respite from the day-to-day grind. However, a growing trend among physicians who aren’t quite ready to give up on their love of medicine is starting to emerge. These committed professionals are transitioning to become telemedicine doctors rather than simply retiring. This transition not…
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