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 [...]
What the New Measles Case Means for Parents Across the U.S.
First Case in 4 Years Documented in Texas’ Hood County For the first time since 2019, a confirmed case of measles has been recorded in Texas, occurring in Hood County. According to a report by the Texas Department of State Health Services, [...]
Patient Story: Megan Brown
When Megan Brown needed a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, her obstetrician’s work with Access TeleCare meant she could easily access a world-class physician through a tele-maternal-fetal medicine program. Read more
Maternal-Fetal Telemedicine: Jill Lee’s Transformative Journey
Although Jill Lee lives in a small town, the benefit of routine visits with a maternal-fetal medicine specialist fit perfectly into her daily life of juggling work and kids. In a small town, accessing these specialists can be difficult, but her [...]
