Access to healthcare services remains a pressing issue in rural communities, amplified by the shortage of physicians, particularly specialists. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, if rural residents were to receive the same access to healthcare as urban residents by 2034, rural areas would need to source and relocate an additional 180,000 doctors.…
Read MoreThe 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, including mitigating burnout among all healthcare professionals to leveraging new technologies for improved patient care.…
Read MoreMany hospitals experience staffing challenges. While these challenges aren’t necessarily new, they have become more noticeable since the pandemic. Below, we share five of the reasons hospitals are experiencing staffing challenges and how telemedicine can provide support. 1. Hospital Staff Recruitment & Retention Recruiting and retaining talent go hand in hand. A high turnover rate…
Read MoreThe American Heart Association’s most recent report stated that cardiovascular diseases strike nearly half of Americans, making having specialists on-site vital for most hospitals. However, this isn’t always possible. Having telecardiology services can make a big difference. The Challenges TeleCardiology Provides Solutions To Having a telecardiology program is a great benefit to all hospitals. However,…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreGastrointestinal (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…
Read MoreBefore 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreEagle 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…
Read MoreHave 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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