Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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Why one health insurer is embracing telemedicine

One health insurer discusses why telemedicine complements physical exams by a physician, rather than replacing office visits. Physicians must lead further development to make sure telemedicine works with medical practices.

Digital
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5 MIN READ

Top 9 issues that will affect physicians in 2016

The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 ways physicians are prepping for telemedicine's success

More than one-half of the country now has laws in place enforcing coverage for telemedicine services, pointing to a growing trend in care delivery—but physicians still must navigate gray areas. Learn three ways physicians are prepping to pave the way for telemedicine to succeed.

Digital
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2 MIN READ

New commission to help streamline medical licensure

Alabama became the seventh state to pass legislation to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact that will streamline medical licensure burdens in some states. Passage of this seventh state launches the compact, and work will begin to create an interstate commission that will oversee the compact.

Digital
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5 MIN READ

Your questions about telemedicine answered

There’s no doubt that telemedicine offers significant promise—but with this promise come significant gray areas that physicians are attempting to navigate now. Get the answers to questions about how you can use telemedicine responsibly.

Digital
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3 MIN READ

How a tablet can help treat diabetes: Watch this film to find out

A PBS documentary features four team-based practices with innovative health care methods. One employs wireless electronic tablets loaded with a care management application called “Care Innovations” which allows patients with diabetes to capture blood pressure and glucose levels.

Diabetes
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First states join compact to streamline medical licensure

Wyoming and South Dakota have become the first states to join an interstate compact designed to facilitate a streamlined medical licensure process for physicians seeking licensure in multiple states.

Digital
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3 MIN READ

What physicians need to know about telemedical liability

There are liability issues physicians should consider when engaging in the practice of medicine using telemedicine technologies. An expert in legal medicine gives his take on the potential liability climate resulting from use of telemedicine and outlined key steps physicians can take to minimize potential risk.

Sustainability
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How the definitions of digital health differ

It’s important for physicians to know how tech will influence delivery of care to patients. Learn the differences between digital health definitions.

Digital