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July 07, 2022
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Disparities observed in telemedicine access, use among patients with thoracic cancer

Disparities observed in telemedicine access, use among patients with thoracic cancer

Patients with thoracic cancer who were Black, had Medicaid or resided in areas with high rates of cancer mortality had increased odds of unsuccessful telemedicine visits, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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June 27, 2022
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EULAR: Telehealth useful for disease monitoring; barriers to access exist

EULAR: Telehealth useful for disease monitoring; barriers to access exist

Although telehealth can be useful in treating patients with rheumatic diseases, diagnoses should be established in face-to-face visits, according to new EULAR points to consider.

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June 09, 2022
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Leverage secure IT to increase value, optimize revenue of private medical practice

Leverage secure IT to increase value, optimize revenue of private medical practice

Adopting a sophisticated information technology system with remote patient monitoring and verified security can make a medical practice attractive to patients and payers.

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June 08, 2022
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High efficiency vs. the personal connection: Experts debate the future of telemedicine

High efficiency vs. the personal connection: Experts debate the future of telemedicine

Telemedicine offers the promise of increased efficiency during patient care, but in-person evaluations and relationships are too valuable to completely disregard, according to a debate session at EULAR 2022 Congress.

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June 01, 2022
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Telemedicine could help diagnose pediatric genetic disorders

Telemedicine could help diagnose pediatric genetic disorders

Telemedicine could be as effective as in-person medicine in evaluating pediatric genetic disorders, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

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May 27, 2022
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Inequities observed in telemedicine use for cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic

Inequities observed in telemedicine use for cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic

As telemedicine use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, Black patients with cancer had lower usage levels than white patients, according to study results presented during a virtual press briefing ahead of the ASCO Annual Meeting.

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May 25, 2022
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Telemedicine acceptable for patients being treated for schizophrenia

Telemedicine acceptable for patients being treated for schizophrenia

NEW ORLEANS — Most investigators concluded that telemedicine is satisfactory for patients with schizophrenia being treated with long-acting injectable psychotics, according to survey results presented at the American Psychiatric Association meeting.

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May 06, 2022
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Will telehealth face hurdles in access, coverage in a post-pandemic world?

Will telehealth face hurdles in access, coverage in a post-pandemic world?

Click here to read the Cover Story, “ Pandemic proves telehealth ‘works in saving lives’ and ‘that we have an inequitable system’ ”

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May 03, 2022
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Teleretinal imaging use decreased during initial pandemic lockdown

Teleretinal imaging use decreased during initial pandemic lockdown

DENVER — Despite higher payments during 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of teleretinal imaging decreased during the initial lockdown before returning to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2020, according to a study.

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April 21, 2022
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Addressing best practices, disparities key for future of telemedicine in ophthalmology

Addressing best practices, disparities key for future of telemedicine in ophthalmology

WASHINGTON — Defining telemedicine-related education and best practices and addressing health disparities are important for the future of patient care in ophthalmology, according to a speaker here.

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