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Clear search and filtersSt. Croix Regional Medical Center neurologist finds he can provide care virtually in a way that fits better into the patient's world. SCRMC received previous training from Jonathan Neufeld, Director of gpTRAC.
Read more: Healthcare in the Patient’s World: Telehealth Helps Neurologist Tailor Care to Fit Individual NeedsDuring COVID, local and federal governments relaxed telehealth regulations so health care providers can continue caring for their patients in safe and effective ways. These regulation changes include expanding the telehealth platforms allowed, relaxing state licensing rules, and allowing reimbursements for telehealth visits.
Read more: Rules, Regulation, and Reimbursement: Temporary Pandemic-Driven Changes Yield Greater BenefitsTelehealth technology has been used for decades to minimize travel and exposure for sick patients, provide remote monitoring for the chronically ill, maximize the reach of specialty resources, and provide care for rural Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic put telehealth service delivery into overdrive and promises to be a major turning point in future telehealth programs and initiatives.
Read more: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Seeds of Virtual Healthcare Planted Decades AgoMcKenzie County Healthcare Systems already had the training, infrastructure, and staff necessary to expand their telehealth services when telehealth regulations relaxed during the pandemic. This improved patient access to safe and effective emergency care and specialist care.
Read more: When the Nation Catches Up: As COVID-19 Forces Big Players to Telehealth, Rural Healthcare Providers BenefitUnity Medical Center has relied on telehealth to serve their rural patients for years and was well positioned to adapt to the pandemic, expanding their telehealth services to deliver routine care to nursing home patients and connect them with distant family members.
Read more: Complementing Services Before and During COVID: Rural Provider Relies on Telehealth Technology to Deliver Better Care
