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Study Finds Rapid Rise Of Telehealth Use In U.S. Hospitals

Forbes Healthcare

Covid-19 led to a 75% surge in telemedicine appointments between 2020 and 2021. But barriers to wider implementation still exist.

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Tech And Travel Woes Keep UK Patients From Key Hospital Appointments

Forbes Healthcare

from attending their hospital appointments. Travel difficulties, communication issues and stress are stopping patients across the U.K.

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Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital Vote to Strike Amid Contract Dispute

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San Diego, CA — Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital have voted to authorize a strike from July 22 to July 24, following months of unsuccessful contract negotiations. The decision comes after the United Nurses of Children’s Hospital (UNOCH), the Teamsters union representing over 1,500 nurses, announced the vote on July 11.

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Maine Hospital Using AI to Record Patient Conversations

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Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth.

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Woman Faked Nurse Credentials to Inject Fake Botox, Say Prosecutors

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Payment records indicate that between March 2021 and March 2024, she conducted approximately 1,631 Botox appointments, totaling $522,869, and 1,085 filler appointments, totaling $410,545. In some instances, individuals have been hospitalized due to severe reactions.

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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

Regarding your request for a series of visits with Physical Therapy, I would recommend discussing this during your upcoming appointment on 2/5/2024. If your symptoms worsen before your scheduled appointment, please don't hesitate to schedule an earlier visit. Sincerely, {Signoff Name:10576} Doctor Adam Cifu James Order for PT is in.

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We Cannot Let RFK Jr Lead Us Backwards in Health

The Healthcare Blog

By ARIEL FRISTOE As the artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, an arts organization that promotes anti-racism, social activism and health equity, I believe the recent appointment of Robert F. Nine of these cases required hospitalization. Kennedy, Jr. COVID-19 and its various mutations are still very much part of our daily landscape.