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Jun252019

Telemedicine Operations Part 2: The Implementation Begins So #TrustTheProcess

General, Operations, TelemedicineBy Tori Surber June 25, 2019

In this blog series, we’re discussing Eagle Telemedicine’s proven and replicable implementation process. Part I dealt with the importance of the “kick-off” call to get things rolling with the implementation of a telemedicine program. The “kick-off” sets the stage, creates clear expectations of the implementation, and facilitates clear and transparent communication, but now the implementation process begins in earnest. Next up in the implementation process is the start of weekly implementation discussions.

Jun192019

Success Story: Tele-ID Virtually Eliminates Infectious Disease Transfers for One Hospital Group

Healthcare Trends, Readmissions, Tele-ID, TelemedicineBy Dr. Mac McCormick June 19, 2019

At first glance, one might think that telemedicine wouldn’t be the best medium for diagnosing and treating patients with infectious diseases (IDs). There is, after all, nothing to “listen to” in conditions of sepsis, infected wounds from diabetes or other ailments, meningitis, osteomyelitis, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) or other infections—nothing a stethoscope on a videoconferencing cart can pick up from the sound of a patient’s heartbeat or stomach. But look again.

May202019

Telemedicine Operations Part 1: The Kick-Off Call

General, Operations, TelemedicineBy David Cooke May 20, 2019

Over the past few months, your team has decided that an Eagle Telemedicine solution is the right strategy for meeting the specific and unique needs of your hospital. Now that you’ve accomplished the “what,” it’s time to talk about the “how.” Enter Phase Two: implementation. Having completed hundreds of implementations in a wide variety of specialties, we have created a replicable playbook that enables rapid start-up and clear, concise monitoring on a go-forward basis.

May152019

Our Growth Mirrors the Industry’s…and More

General, Healthcare Trends, MiscBy Dr. Mac McCormick May 15, 2019

Telemedicine is growing—around the world and here at home. A report released last year projected the global telehealth market would grow at a 13-percent compound annual growth rate, reaching $19.5 billion by 2025. That’s more than triple the $6 billion market value in 2016.

Apr152019

Return on Investment: Taking the First Steps in Creating an Inpatient Telemedicine Program

General, Hospitalists, Leapfrog Standards, Tele-ICU, Telecardiology, Telemedicine, Telenocturnist, Telepsychiatry, TeleStrokeBy Robert Annas April 15, 2019

Telemedicine. The evolution continues. For hospital administrators today, the conversation has switched from “What is Telemedicine?” to “How do I get a Telemedicine program started?” In every situation where inpatient telemedicine is considered, return on investment (ROI) factors prominently in the decision. The four key factors hospitals should consider: Impact on transfers, improved clinical metrics, patient and family satisfaction, and physician retention.

Apr42019

Eagle Technology Enabled Inpatient Care - Ethos

Technology-Enabled Inpatient Care. How does Eagle deliver it? ETHOS is the key.

Clinical Performance Management, General, Healthcare Trends, StaffingBy Dr. Mac McCormick April 4, 2019

I’ve written frequently in previous blog posts about our physicians’ “webside manner”—their skills in communicating with patients, families and hospital clinical staff. They are very good at making everyone comfortable with the telemedicine environment. But they don’t go it alone. They are partners with hospital clinical staff who serve as their hands when consulting with, diagnosing, and treating patients.

Feb192019

How We Win Over the Telemedicine Naysayers

General, Healthcare Trends, Staffing, TelemedicineBy Dr. Mac McCormick February 19, 2019

We’ve written frequently about the growing acceptance of telemedicine by hospital clinical staff, patients and their families. Still, we do encounter naysayers along the way.

Jan212019

2019: The Growth Trend Will Continue for Inpatient Telemedicine

Healthcare Trends, Staffing, Tele-ID, Telemedicine, Teleneurology, Telepsychiatry, TeleStrokeBy Dr. Mac McCormick January 21, 2019

It was abundantly clear in 2018 that there is a new reality in U.S. inpatient care. As I wrote in my year-end blog last month, most hospitals across the country have embraced the value equation telemedicine offers. No longer viewed as a novelty, telemedicine will continue to gain ground in hospitals in 2019—both in general hospitalist services and in a wider range of specialty offerings.

Jan142019

Fast Track to Licensure: The Convenience of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) for Telemedicine Providers

General, Staffing, TelemedicineBy Kia Hargrove January 14, 2019

Applying for a medical license is often a tedious process, especially when you’re a telemedicine provider who will be providing services in several states simultaneously. With most states taking one to two months to review initial license applications and sometimes an additional two to three months to issue the license, obtaining a license can also be very time consuming. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is an expedited process for physicians (who qualify) to use as a pathway to licensure.

Dec212018

The Year in Review: Telemedicine Went Deeper and Wider in Inpatient Care in ‘18

General, TelemedicineBy Dr. Mac McCormick December 21, 2018

Over the past 10 years, Eagle Telemedicine has seen dramatic change in the way the healthcare industry and the public accept what we do. Once viewed as something out of a sci-fi movie, the concept of telemedicine is as familiar to most people today as a Skype or Facetime call with a friend or loved one.

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