Health IT
Healthcare behind bars: Can technology improve outcomes for inmates?
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Making a trip to the doctor’s office isn’t a whole lot of fun for anyone. But if you happen to be in jail, well, it’s downright grueling. You can probably picture it based on what you’ve seen on TV and in the movies: the searches, the restraints, the uncomfortable bus ride–all part of the reason […]
Extending Care Series: An Integrated Solution
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Welcome to the third and final blog of the Extending Care series. In past posts, we’ve shared key determinants in telehealth adoption, as well as the world of opportunity with EHR-integrated video. Now, we’re excited to release our new remote care solution – Cisco Extended Care. Cisco Extended Care is more than just telehealth. This […]
Extending Care Series: Healthcare Without Boundaries
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Welcome to the second installment of the Extending Care blog series, a discussion of what’s possible in telehealth. When care isn’t constrained by physical boundaries, a world of opportunities opens up. Healthcare providers are now turning to video communications to help close gaps in patient care and management. Both patients and providers can save time […]
Extending Care Series: 3 Key Considerations for Telehealth Adoption
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Over the past decade, telehealth has transformed from a fledgling tool into a comprehensive solution that enables healthcare systems to connect to their patients without limitations of geography or time. The majority of healthcare organizations have launched or are actively exploring how telehealth technology can solve ubiquitous pain points including physician shortages, unequitable access to […]
Digital Transformation for Life Sciences
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Simply defined, “digital transformation” means using digital technology and business models to affect change to operations, revenue models, and even the core culture of your organization. It is not a new concept; it’s an ongoing need as organizations work to keep pace with technology, competitors, and stakeholder expectations, from clinicians to customers. For life sciences […]
Cisco Workshop offers solution for Mobile Health and BYOD Healthcare challenges
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Where does a Healthcare organization begin when facing Mobile Health or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) challenges? The annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS 2013) conference highlighted how technology and healthcare quality have converged more than ever before. This is a new era where video, mobile and social media technologies are enabling providers […]
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