NPR Health - Shots

APRIL 8, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Kaiser Health News reporter Markian Hawryluk about a new report detailing how even telemedicine appointments can subject patients to exorbitant "facility fees."

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Telemedicine Appointment Patients 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Common barriers to DM in the context of social needs included: appointment durations; lack of awareness of, and limited existing programs to address social needs; lack of on-site support staff (eg, social workers); and inconsistent transportation services for patients. Outcome Measure: Themes that emerged from interviews.

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Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

A difficult-to-reach provider could lead to skipped appointments and poorly managed blood sugar. Signs it may be time to reconsider your doctor: You feel rushed or unheard Your A1C isn’t improving There’s no plan for future progress You dread your appointments Your diabetes care should be a collaborative and empowering experience.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Plum Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Extras Like Telemedicine : Many subscription-based primary care providers offer telemedicine, which is a convenient way to access healthcare from your home. Traditional primary care practices tend to have more patients, which can lead to longer wait times and potentially longer waits for appointments.

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Primary Care Insurance Telemedicine Healthcare 52

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

Rather, it’s a dental professional who can demonstrate the proper techniques at your next appointment. Firstly, dental experts emphasise the need for proper brushing techniques , which these devices won’t improve upon.

Patients 126

Patients Treatment Plan Healthcare Medical Specialty 126

The Medical Futurist

MAY 18, 2025

With remote-controlled medical robots, caretakers can interact with their patients, check on their living conditions and the need for further appointments. Robotic assistance for a better life But robotics in healthcare means so much more than drawing blood or carrying around racks.

Healthcare 64

Healthcare Hospital Medical Patient-Centered 64

Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to consult with a doctor remotely via video, phone, or online messaging. Let’s break it down.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Their success is understandable : they offer a fast and easy method to check any skin conditions, typically for a fraction of the cost of a traditional healthcare appointment. Self-care and telemedicine for patients The options of teledermatology services, as well as self-care platforms, are soaring.

Patients 98

Patients Healthcare Board-Certified Telemedicine 98

GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

So delivering those month visits in clinic, often in tandem with their other oncology appointments. Eric 37:42 We did a massive switch to telemedicine. So they had to be within three months of diagnosis and they were going to be randomly assigned to either the traditional model that we’ve been testing.

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Telehealth Patient-Centered IT Patients 105

GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

One positive change that came about was the lifting of restrictions around the use of telemedicine. Clinicians could care for patients across state lines, could prescribe opioids without in person visits, could bill at higher rates for telemedicine than previous to the pandemic. The pandemic was horrific in many ways. Joe: Right.

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Telemedicine Telehealth Patient-Centered Board-Certified 73