Healthcare leaders are no strangers to the challenges of staffing. For most, maintaining a qualified, fully staffed hospital is an unrealizable dream. The shortage of physicians, among other issues, led to the utilization of locum tenens. These temporary doctors are…
It is no secret that telemedicine has boomed since 2019. Fair Health research indicates a 4,347% growth in telehealth claims year-over-year in 2020. Another study in 2021 projected a seven-and-a-half-fold growth within telemedicine in the United States. Study after study…
Selecting the right cart for your telemedicine program can be daunting. The proper cart is crucial for smooth integration and effective care delivery. Let us help you explore the top five factors you need to consider when selecting the perfect…
The forever altered landscape of healthcare following COVID-19 comes as no surprise. As Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) enter the new year, they face a multitude of challenges and growing opportunities. The most prevalent issues cover all aspects of hospital management,…
Does your hospital have a solid telemedicine plan for its economic future? Watch the On-Demand webinar for a detailed, practical approach to launching telemedicine. Telemedicine is becoming a standard part of hospital care. Its use is 38 times higher than…
The physician shortage in America is quickly becoming dire. Data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) finds that we’ll be facing a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032. This care crisis creates both limitations and delays…
Looking at the latest statistics which estimate 117,000 physicians left the profession in 2021, out of an exodus of almost 334,000 healthcare provider personnel, the analysis from Definitive Healthcare reaffirms that the physician shortage is one of the main obstacles…
More than 500 rural hospitals in the U.S. are facing an immediate risk of closure. Financial losses and a lack of financial reserves are having a devastating effect on healthcare resilience. In fact, 25% or more of rural hospitals in…
Hospitals are looking for telemedicine applications that help manage spikes in patient volumes, particularly in the Emergency Department (ED). Flu season has traditionally marked a surge in hospital patient load – when ED traffic and admissions spike. These surges put…
During the pandemic, hospitals became acutely aware of the need and advantages of telehealth for Infectious Disease (ID) to support care for patients with COVID-19, especially those patients with complicated cases. But, hospitals have long needed ID specialists to manage…