e-visits news from FierceHealthIT
NewsStudy: E-visits produce similar outcomes to office appointments for acne care
We've been fans of the concept of the e-visit for a long time. And though some of the concerns from the medical establishment are warranted--it's tough to know the nuances of a case without a Read more...
Trend: Health plans expanding online physician connection options
For a while, e-visits between physicians were little more than an intriguing idea. Aside from a few pioneering doctors who set up web-based e-visit technology on their own, few doctors had given the Read more...
Online physician visits can improve access
A new report suggests that while there's a host of issues to address, Internet-based doctor visits are a good idea, as they could expand access to medical care. Still, the report, from the National Read more...
Trend: Few US doctors respond to patient email
Not only are physicians struggling with implementing EMRs, few are even exchanging email with their patients, it seems. While many patients say that they'd love to use email to handle routine chores Read more...
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