Telemedicine refers to the collective term for using digital platforms and other telecommunication technologies to provide healthcare remotely. It takes advantage of connecting technologies and digital channels such as wireless or internet video chat, AI chatbots, and streaming media.
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This year’s Footprints in the Sand Podiatry Conference by the Podiatry Institute will take place at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This beachfront podiatric symposium will offer a range of leisure activities alongside the conference, including a special Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In event taking place on Shelter…
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) offer primary care services to members of the community who meet certain guidelines, including uninsured or underinsured individuals, and those who rely on public health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. FQHCs must provide reports to grant funders on an annual basis, providing care on a sliding fee scale based…
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This year’s Valley of the Sun Podiatry Conference by the Podiatry Institute will take place in Phoenix, AZ. Co-sponsored by the Podiatry Institute and the Arizona Podiatric Medical Association, the conference will be held at the Marriott Phoenix Tempe at the Buttes from April 12 to 15. With a dynamic schedule of lectures, workshops, and…
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With the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) within medical practices, data conversion has been a key priority for physicians, transitioning all paper records to the EMR system. With free EMRs being offered by companies such as Practice Fusion, physicians assumed they were being offered a free-for-life EMR with data conversion options. However users of…
The 2018 Sleep Medicine Trends conference is organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), and will be held from February 23-25, at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. This is the leading industry event for individuals involved in the management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of sleep facilities.
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Where some physicians continue to use handwritten paper records and charts, EMR software has helped many physical medicine practices to become more effective, and it has helped to improve the patient experience. Numerous studies such as the Health Affairs article What The Evidence Shows About Patient Activation: Better Health Outcomes And Care Experiences; Fewer Data…
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As more and more clinics choose to open a separate Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), it is important to keep in mind the role of the EHR and the benefits of integrating the two entities. From combined databases, to a more streamlined workflow, a system that integrates the both your Medical Clinic and surgery center EHR’s…
