Working remote neurologist jobs gives physicians the opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives all over the country from home. These doctors are on the front lines of improving access to specialty care in areas where it is often not available. Why? The shortage in neurologists exists worldwide, including the US where an aging…
Read MoreTeleCardiology Services Give Hospitals Staffing Flexibility TeleCardiology services allow hospitals to only pay for a specialist when a specialist is required. While cardiologists are desperately needed in small community hospitals, statistics show these specialists are more drawn to practicing in urban areas. The most affected areas are Western and Midwestern states, which have 25 to 50%…
Read MoreTele-Critical Care seems like an odd choice to support hospitals at night. Yet, most ICU admissions occur during the night shift, and those admitted in the earliest morning hours have the worst prognosis – with significantly higher mortality rates. That’s the finding from a 9-year study of ICU admissions, and a cautionary tale for hospitals…
Read MoreHospitals across the country are looking to TeleStroke services to improve patient recovery after a stroke. When treating stroke patients, door-to-needle time is a critical factor; “time equals brain.” All hospitals want to shorten this critical span of time, but for rural hospital’s this is a much more difficult challenge. For hospitals looking for a…
Read MoreUnderstand the Process of Credentialing Telemedicine Providers To work as a remote provider, Eagle and each hospital must complete the process of credentialing telemedicine providers. Credentialing refers to an authorization process that allows a physician to work at a specific hospital. The physician must first be licensed in the state where the hospital is located. At Eagle, we assist new remote physicians…
Read MoreCan telemedicine coverage help your staff improve care? NPs and PAs are the backbone of hospital care, providing very necessary hospital night. However, when there’s a question about a patient’s care, they are often hesitant to wake the on-call physician. When the patient must be seen, the on-call doctor will arrive as quickly as possible – but a delay is simply unavoidable.
Read MoreAre You Looking for a Remote Cardiology Jobs? In small community hospitals, cardiac issues are the top reason for transferring a patient. However, research shows many of these cardiac patients don’t require invasive procedures, as mild symptoms can be monitored and managed with medications. Cardiology telemedicine physicians mitigate the risk these patients face day in…
Read MoreSmall hospitals have fluctuating demand for care and for specialists, like neurology, pulmonology and cardiology. These hospitals also have a more difficult time securing 24/7/365 specialist coverage because of lower revenues that constrain their resources. And, the cost to employ specialists is higher for rural and community hospitals. Often, specialist want to work at facilities…
Read MoreHospitals are looking for telemedicine applications that help manage spikes in patient volumes, particularly in the Emergency Department (ED). Flu season has traditionally marked a surge in hospital patient load – when ED traffic and admissions spike. These surges put patients at risk when hospitals are understaffed, as is most likely to happen in rural…
Read MoreWhen we interview doctors for telehealth jobs, one of the most common questions is: What’s it like to interact with a patient using a robot? The short answer is that performing a history and physical (H&P) exam using a robot is very similar to in-person H&Ps. Onsite staff receive training on how to inform the…
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