While there are no hard-and-fast rules about when to opt for a telehealth visit versus seeing a doctor face-to-face, physicians offer guidance about when it may make more sense to choose one or the other.
Category: Health IT
Health records in real-time: How the shift to value-based care affects patient records
As the U.S. health system transitions to value-based care, there is a need for more longitudinal and patient-centric records that can be updated in real time, according to a March 2 health IT report from market researcher PitchBook.
Epic adds 1,700 new jobs as it looks to expand its 'wizard' buildings
EHR giant Epic is looking to add 1,700 jobs as it expands its workforce by 10 percent in 2023, the company is building two of its new ‘wizard’ buildings for the new staff in Verona, Wis., the Wisconsin State Journal reported March 3.
The hidden consequences of portal message fees
As the health care industry continues to evolve, many practices and hospitals have turned to electronic portals to communicate between patients and their providers. However, some practices have begun charging patients a fee for responding to messages s…
Implicity launches app designed to improve Epic workflow
Medtech software company Implicity launched a new Smart on Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources app to improve Epic workflows.
Second VA exec, who oversaw Oracle Cerner rollout, steps down
Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Donald Remy, who oversaw the organization’s Oracle Cerner EHR rollout, is stepping down, FedScoop reported March 1.
Lawmaker: VA's Oracle Cerner rollout 'continues to burn money'
Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., said that the Department of Veterans Affairs Oracle Cerner EHR rollout “continues to burn money and disrupt care,” Nextgov reported March 1.
Indiana hospital goes live with new Meditech tool
Shelbyville, Ind.-based Major Health Partners went live with Meditech’s new Expanse Patient Care tool.
Ontrak CEO indicted for insider trading
Terren Peizer, CEO of telehealth company Ontrak, has been indicted for insider trading to avoid millions of dollars in losses, according to a March 1 Justice Department news release.
Cleveland Clinic, Bellin Health exemplify team-based telehealth, AMA says
The “doctor-does-it-all” approach doesn’t work for in-person healthcare and isn’t effective for telemedicine either, the American Medical Association says.
