Bringing Telemedicine to Sulphur Springs, TX
Hear from the team CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs about the impact of expanding their services through Access TeleCare’s telemedicine programs. Read more
Expanding Services Through Telemedicine
Hear from the team CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs about the impact of expanding multiple service lines through Access TeleCare’s telemedicine programs. Read more
How Telemedicine Enhances Patient Care: Dr. Kenny’s TelePsychiatry Case Study
Access TeleCare bridges the gap in access to psychiatric services for patients. Watch Dr. John Kenny, Access TeleCare’s chief of psychiatry, discuss telemedicine advantages for patients. Read more
Reaching More Patients
Amanda Horton, M.D., national medical director, maternal-fetal medicine, talks about the value of “webside” manner. Read more
Avoiding Delays in Maternal-Fetal Care With Accurate Ultrasound Interpretation
When something is missed on an obstetrical ultrasound, patients can experience delays in care that may have profound effects on the health and outcome of their pregnancy. Access TeleCare’s teleMaternal-fetal medicine specialists consistently identify abnormalities in 6% of ultrasounds deemed “normal” by [...]
What is Joint Commission Accreditation Like for a Virtual Hospital?
What is Joint Commission accreditation like for a virtual hospital? That is actually a trick question. It isn’t any different from a brick-and-mortar hospital: a rigorous review by a team of surveyors with expertise in ambulatory health care. Access TeleCare was [...]
Delivering Results: Access TeleCare’s telePulmonary and Critical Care Program Boosts Hospital’s CMI by 19 Percent
Access TeleCare’s telePulmonary and critical care program increased one hospital’s case mix index (CMI) by 19 percent year over year. A recent analysis of CMI data for an Access TeleCare partner hospital revealed a significant 19 percent increase in the hospital’s CMI [...]
The Surprising “Power” of Telemedicine
When a severe summer storm left CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro in rural East Texas without electricity for five days, telemedicine revealed itself to be an unexpected source of power. The Winnsboro hospital has been an Access TeleCare partner since 2017 [...]
Delivering Up to Date Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
For the first time in almost 10 years, new guidance has been issued on the use of antibiotics after surgery. In a recently published report, antibiotic guidance now calls for physicians to cease the use of antibiotic prophylaxis immediately following surgery. The [...]
U.S. Congress Signals Strong Support for Telemedicine
With re-introduction of the CONNECT for Health Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives earlier this month, Congress is demonstrating, post-pandemic, its strong interest and support for continuing the widespread implementation and use of telemedicine in both inpatient and outpatient [...]
