When’s the last time you rode in an ambulance? Whether you were the patient or a family member, it probably drove home the importance of not just immediate care but...
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We talk a lot about telemedicine bringing care to rural areas. From the specialist shortage to the raging opioid epidemic, many remote communities and small towns just don’t have the...
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Nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma every day. That’s a dire statistic and a frustrating one, given that the five-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated...
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Today’s hospitals are under pressure. As community hubs of healthcare, they are tasked with delivering expert medical care across emergency departments, outpatient practices, surgical suites, labs, radiology departments, intensive care units and more. That in itself is a tall order. But consider that they’re also asked to: Provide an exceptional…
A new study from InCrowd paints a disturbing picture about provider burnout and its effect on patient care. The survey of 320 PCPs and 319 specialists reveals that 79 percent...
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Malcolm X said, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” It’s sage advice that many clinicians might agree with. After...
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If you had to guess which group used telemedicine the most, what would your answer be? If you guessed mothers, you are correct. According to CNBC, telemedicine leaders report that...
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Almost a third of physicians don’t accept Medicaid patients. Most offer the same reasons: Medicaid reimbursement rates are typically lower than other insurers and the documentation requirements can be burdensome. Many...
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Today’s healthcare challenges are often framed in terms of patient struggles. From high deductible plans to provider shortages, many patients are frustrated by our current healthcare system. What isn’t mentioned...
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7 Reasons We’re The Platform of Platforms for Virtual Health™ There’s a catchphrase that’s been spreading for a while now through GlobalMed teams and our customers. Sure, sometimes people describe GlobalMed as...
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