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Thank you very much for sharing Karen; this is truly impressive and inspiring! It confirms my impression of UMass during my Grand Rounds two months ago. Remote patient monitoring is on the rise. Why? Because so many patients with rheumatic symptoms have to wait far too long for in-person consultations, leading to delayed diagnoses and missed disease flares. With new biomarkers and multimodal monitoring, we can achieve much better tracking and diagnostics. Of course, a traditional consultation with a clinical examination and ultrasound is irreplaceable. On the other hand, we sometimes see certain patients too often or even unnecessarily. It’s also clear that the mental aspect and counseling should not be underestimated. However, there are groups of patients who prefer a fast and efficient remote consultation, for example, because they live far away or desire effective treatment and are capable of managing their condition independently. Why don’t we already have such virtual care centers in many other clinics in Europe? Because such a transformation requires considering numerous other factors, including reimbursement, as well as extensive change management, for instance, in communication with the clinical team and nursing staff within the clinic. The video clearly demonstrates that such a centralized remote care center requires substantial investment, from the facilities to the training of staff and even patients themselves. However, even in Switzerland, cost pressures are increasing, and a shift in mindset is necessary. I’m impressed that patient management here is conducted very horizontally, even extending to monitoring intensive care units. This raises the question for me: Who will take over remote patient monitoring in rheumatology in the future? For example, who will oversee the monitoring of patients with pre-rheumatoid arthritis? Such services outside clinics are becoming more prevalent. There is much we can learn from other disciplines in this area. Exciting times are ahead, and I am confident that this will ultimately benefit patient care! Let´s discuss about it at the Digital Rheumatology Days in Berlin https://lnkd.in/e8Cnp2WA #RemotePatientMonitoring #Telemedicine #DigitalRheumatology

The opening of the new Digital Hub reflects our commitment to serving patients whether they are at home or at the hospital. Learn more about how the Digital Hub will benefit patients, providers, and the UMass Memorial Health system, and watch the video tour with Dr. Eric Alper: https://lnkd.in/emyPVdUK

Hear from our own Dr. Eric Alper, professor of medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and faculty member in the Division of Health Systems Science, Clinical Informatics section, as he discusses the new Digital Hub and how it will benefit patients, physicians, and more by watching the full tour below!

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Hospital C-suites are focused on access to care for 2025, according to Becker's Hospital Review. Access TeleCare has 20 years of proven results of making access to specialty care a reality, covering 65 percent of the U.S. population in our virtual catchment area. See how at https://lnkd.in/gQpcXtuZ

How Beth Israel Lahey Health tackled the pandemic: Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health will mark its sixth anniversary as a system this March. Serving eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, the system operates 14 hospitals and several ambulatory sites. Since its founding, community-based care has been central to its long-term strategy — a focus that proved critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. http://dlvr.it/THQZ9B

High-quality primary care has population-wide benefits. With proactive, preventive care, patients are better able to stay healthy and address concerns early. For employers, these health benefits can mean lower costs. Join this discussion April 25th to learn about the role employers can play in unlocking better health through primary care.

12 recent hospital, health system COO moves: Becker's has reported on the following hospital and health system COO moves since Dec. 27, including individuals who joined new organizations and those promoted to new roles. http://dlvr.it/THVTvj

🎥 Hear it straight from our patients! 💬 Here’s what Mr. Aswani had to say about our last Open Day! From personalized consultations to expert care, we’re here to make a difference in your eye health journey. 👉 What did you love most about your last visit to City Eye Hospital? Share your experience in the comments! 🥰 #CityEyeCare #PatientStories #MachoYakoJukumuLetu