Category: Health IT

What’s the proper patient ‘dosing’ of telehealth? 5 things to know

By Becker's Hospital Review - Healthcare News in Becker's Hospital Review, Channels, Featured, telehealth
May 7, 2021

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Australian hospitals investigate Microsoft software glitch that duplicates medication doses in Allscripts EHR

By Becker's Hospital Review - Healthcare News in Becker's Hospital Review, Channels, EHRs, Featured
May 7, 2021

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5 Things to Know About Health Care Changes in Montana

By Matt Volz in children's health, COVID-19, Kaiser Health News, Medicaid, Public Health, states, telemedicine, Vaccines
May 7, 2021

The covid pandemic drove major changes to Montana health policies, including the permanent expansion of telehealth regulations, a pullback on local public health officials’ authority and the easing of vaccination requirements for workers and students.

Walmart Health to acquire telehealth provider: 6 details

By Becker's Hospital Review - Healthcare News in Becker's Hospital Review, Channels, Featured, telehealth
May 6, 2021

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Telemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch

By Elisabeth Rosenthal in Disparities, Doctors, Hospitals, Kaiser Health News, telemedicine
May 6, 2021

The pandemic has demonstrated that virtual medicine is great for simple visits. But many new types of telemedicine promoted by start-ups more clearly benefit providers’ and investors’ pockets, rather than yielding more convenient, high-quality and cost-effective medicine for patients.