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08:45 pm
August 22, 2023
Various organizations have explored telepsychiatry and hybrid group therapy to offer more options for patients seeking mental health support.
That's been in med-surg and the ICU. In the ED, the health system has discharged 63% of its patients to outpatient plans with the help of telepsychiatry.
The most recent winners, including Stanford Medicine, Saint Luke's and health systems in Canada and Taiwan, are proving innovative in their use of information and technology to improve care delivery.
In one example, RPM helped detect impending potentially fatal adverse events 18 hours in advance of readmission. A wearable sensors expert discusses the benefits of RPM in cancer care.
In a partnership with the Denver Housing Authority, the health system has installed on-site equipment and held monthly workshops – increasing patient portal activation to 63% from 58% across five DHA communities.
The partnership will allow Molina's Virginia-based Medicare and healthcare marketplace members access to culturally competent maternal health experts.
Also, the Royal Darwin Hospital in NT is now connected to SA Telestroke after-hours service.
With remote therapeutic monitoring, care teams are alerted and can intervene quickly when a patient is concerned or isn’t progressing as expected. Early action potentially can prevent complications and avoid unnecessary ED visits.
The company will use the funds to grow its offerings, including its teletherapy platform, and expand its reach nationally.
The ATA said the agency's notice about the listening sessions to be held in September could pave the way for "remote prescribing of medically necessary controlled substances without an in-person visit."
