Growing healthcare costs and specialist shortages continue to rise, causing fluctuations in high-quality pediatric and neonatal hospital care. The impact is especially prevalent in community-based facilities where the need for specialized expertise outweighs the availability of in-house specialists. In…
As of recent reports, more than half, 169 million, of the U.S. population lives in a mental health shortage area. The varying structure in behavioral health providers’ scope of practice and increased burnout of physicians have impacted the accessibility of…
Hospitals are grappling with the challenges posed by patient volume surges, especially in emergency departments (EDs). Whether it’s flu season, staffing shortages or a weather-induced challenge, these surges can lead to dangerous gaps in care, overworked physicians and higher patient…
Around 12 million Americans over the age of 40 have some form of vision impairment. 93 million adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, but only half of those at risk visited an eye doctor in the past…
Telemedicine can significantly enhance support for on-site nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who are essential to hospital care. Often, these practitioners must wait or wake physicians to speak with them about a patient. This, alongside the physician shortage plaguing the…
Today, hospital CEOs and CMOs face the increasing challenge of providing high-quality care while maintaining operational efficiency. The solution that is revolutionizing the American healthcare landscape is known as a hybrid care model. This model combines traditional in-person care with…
Are we in the midst of medicine’s “Great Resignation?” In 2020, the AMA found that 1 in 5 physicians planned to retire in the following two years. Now, four years later, reports show hospitals are still struggling to retain staff.…
Healthcare professionals will be the first to tell you how undesirable working the night shift can be. This is largely due to understaffing and the need for a dedicated nighttime staff. Rural hospitals are disproportionally more affected by these shortages.…
Many 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…
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,…