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Teledigm PulseEpisode 34 - How Telemedicine Has Helped Long Term Care and Rehab Facilities Improve Outcomes and Reduce Physician BurnoutSend us a textDavid Reese, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss Long Term Care and Rehabilitation and how Telemedicine has improved patient care and physician work-life balance in their facilities. 2025-07-1446 min
Health News TrackerHealthcare Industry Grapples with Evolving Pressures: Partnerships, Innovations, and Regulatory ChallengesOver the past 48 hours, the Health Care industry has remained dynamic, marked by both ongoing partnerships, product innovations, and responses to regulatory and market pressures. Major provider organizations are restructuring operations; for example, Providence, a major nonprofit, announced a plan to cut 600 full-time equivalent positions, with affected employees being offered other open roles where possible. This shift reflects broader industry pressures, including record-high payer denial rates, which continue to force providers to innovate in claims management and documentation practices[2]. Insurance fraud has also risen sharply, with a reported 19% increase in 2024 due to voice attacks, prompting insurers like Cigna...2025-06-1302 minHealth News Tracker"Healthcare's Digital Shift: Navigating Partnerships, Tech Investments, and Regulatory Changes"The health care industry is experiencing a wave of innovation, deal-making, and regulatory shifts within the past 48 hours. U S hospitals are showing stronger financial performance compared to last year, driven by high demand for care and more efficient patient throughput. However, hospitals and providers are simultaneously grappling with record rates of payer denials, prompting a surge in technology-driven solutions to reduce administrative friction and improve documentation.Recent partnerships highlight the sector’s shift toward digital and virtual care. Blue Shield of California has announced a new collaboration with Zocdoc to streamline appointment scheduling for members. In rural he...2025-06-1203 minHealth News TrackerHealthcare Tech Advancements, Measles Surge, and Workforce Partnerships Shaping Industry's FutureHEALTHCARE INDUSTRY UPDATE: JUNE 11, 2025The healthcare landscape has seen significant developments in the past 48 hours, with notable advances in technology, partnerships, and concerning public health trends.Medtronic recently secured CE mark approval for its VitalFlow ECMO system, expanding its footprint in critical care technology. Meanwhile, Phillips Medisize has introduced TheraVolt Medical, signaling growth in medical device manufacturing[1].U.S. hospitals are reporting stronger operational positions compared to last year, with improved patient throughput and increased demand for services driving better performance[2].In public health, measles cases have surged dramatically, quadrupling compared to 2024...2025-06-1102 minHealth News TrackerHealthcare Industry Pulse: Pharma Advances, Workforce Solutions, and Telehealth InnovationsHEALTHCARE INDUSTRY UPDATE: JUNE 9, 2025The healthcare industry has seen significant activity over the past 48 hours, with notable developments across pharmaceuticals, telehealth, and workforce solutions.Sanofi announced today an accelerated global shipping plan for Beyfortus, positioning healthcare providers well ahead of the 2025-2026 RSV season[1]. This proactive approach demonstrates the industry's commitment to addressing seasonal respiratory challenges after previous years' supply constraints.In Pennsylvania, a noteworthy collaboration was revealed between the Pennsylvania Health Care Association and SEIU Healthcare PA, specifically targeting the healthcare workforce crisis[2]. This partnership aims to develop sustainable solutions for staffing shortages...2025-06-0902 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 33 - The Virtual Nursing Solution for any Hospital, with Angel Bozard, CNO, VirtuALLYSend us a textAngel Bozard, CNO with VirtuALLY, joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss virtual nursing and their partnership with Teledigm Health.2025-06-0943 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 32 - The Benefits of Mental Health Emergency Services with Dr. Dave MiersSend us a textDr. Dave Miers from Bryan Health joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss the benefits of mental health emergency services delivered via telemedicine to rural emergency departments.2025-05-1240 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 31 - The Importance of Solid ROI for Telemedicine Programs with Dr. Judd HollanderSend us a textDr. Judd Hollander with Thomas Jefferson University discussed successful telemedicine implementations with solid ROI. He also discusses strategies in approaching health systems leaders for buy-in. 2025-04-1437 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 30 - Leveraging a Hybrid Coverage Model as a Physician Recruitment and Retention StrategySend us a textDr. Ryan Martin from Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties and Dr. Guido Molina from Great Plains Health discuss their hybrid pulmonary and critical care coverage model and how it has impacted their work/life balance and physician recruitment and retention. 2025-03-1746 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 29 - Part 2 of Successful Acute Neurology Programs with Dr. Akash Patel and Sam Clancy with Regional Brain InstituteSend us a textDr. Akash Patel and Sam Clancy with Regional Brain Institute discuss the elements of a successful Acute Neurology program.2025-02-1036 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 28 - Successful Acute Neurology Programs with Dr. Akash Patel and Sam Clancy with Regional Brain InstituteSend us a textDr. Akash Patel and Sam Clancy with Regional Brain Institute discuss the elements of a successful Acute Neurology program.2025-01-1328 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 27 - Considerations for your Digital Health Strategies - Part 6, Case StudiesSend us a textAndy and Shane review case studies at facilities that have implemented telemedicine programs.2024-12-1627 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 26 - Considerations for your Digital Health Strategies - Part 5, Tecnology ConsiderationsSend us a textAndy and Shane discuss technology and how technology choices can impact the success of a telemedicine program. 2024-12-0216 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 25 - Considerations for your Digital Health Strategies - Part 4, Metrics to ConsiderSend us a textAndy and Shane discuss the various metrics to consider when evaluating the need for a telemedicine program.2024-11-1827 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 24 - Considerations for your Digital Health Strategies - Part 3, Nursing and Ancillary ServicesSend us a textIn part 3 of a 6 part series, Andy and Shane present how a digital health strategy supports nursing staff and supports and supplements in-house ancillary services staff. 2024-11-0437 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 23 - Considerations for your Digital Health Strategies - Part 2, Local ProvidersSend us a textIn part 2 of a 6 part series, Andy and Shane review the positive impact a digital health strategy can have on recruitment and retention of local providers.2024-10-2133 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 22 - Considerations for your Digital Health Strategies - Part 1, Hospital Strategy PlanningSend us a textIn part 1 of a 6 part series, Andy and Shane discuss the importance of reviewing and acting on specific metrics as part of your hospital strategy.2024-10-0725 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 21 - Telemedicine is Medicine, with Ivan Mitchell, CEO of Great Plains HealthSend us a textIvan Mitchell, CEO of Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE shares how Telemedicine has become an integrated part of the care provided at their facility. 2024-09-2342 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 20 - "We Got Grant Money, Now What Do We Do?"Send us a textAndy and Shane discuss leveraging grant funds to maximize their impact and tease an upcoming series on developing a digital strategy for your health system. 2024-09-0923 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 19 - TeleInfectious Disease with Dr. Allison NazinitskySend us a textDr. Nazinitsky joins the Teledigm Pulse to talk about how Infectious Disease telemedicine programs are changing the way ID cases are managed. From small critical access hospitals to large tertiary health systems, TeleInfectious Disease programs are improving outcomes for patients and helping to prevent hospital acquired infections. 2024-08-2637 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 18 - Ten Years of Teledigm HealthSend us a textAndy and Shane talk about 10 years of Teledigm Health and about some of the adventures they have had over the last 10 years. 2024-08-1245 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 17 - Engaging your community when starting a telemedicine programSend us a textJill Hull, Chief Operating Officer for Teledigm Health, joins the Teledigm Pulse as we discuss how to engage your community and change their perception of your hospital when rolling out a telemedicine program2024-07-2921 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 16 - Telenephrology with Dr. Bryce LundSend us a textDr. Bryce Lund of Nephrology Care, LLC, joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss Telenephrology and how it can help rural and regional hospitals retain patients and improve patient outcomes.2024-07-1528 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 15 - The Importance of Board Governance Strategy for Rural Hospitals - With Todd LindenSend us a textTodd Linden, experienced hospital CEO with Linden Consulting joins the Teledigm Pulse to talk about hospital boards and the importance of board governance strategies for rural hospitals. 2024-07-0155 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 14 - Meeting Community Health Needs - With Mike Hansen and Dr. Mark HowerterSend us a textMike Hansen, CEO, and Dr. Mark Howerter, CMO of Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Nebraska share the creative ways their hospital has served the needs of their community.2024-06-1750 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 13 - Rural Health Issues with Congressman Mike FloodSend us a textCongressman Flood discusses rural health, the epidemic of loneliness in rural communities, virtual nursing and the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on rural communities. 2024-06-0328 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 12 - Infectious Disease Telemedicine with Dr. Allison Nazinitsky - Part 2 of 2Send us a textAn excerpt from the February 2024 Educational Webinar with Dr. Allison Nazinitsky. Dr. Nazinitsky discussed ID Telemedicine and reviews cases she has managed. 2024-05-2014 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 11 - Infectious Disease Telemedicine with Dr. Allison Nazinitsky - Part 1 of 2Send us a textAn excerpt from the February 2024 Educational Webinar with Dr. Allison Nazinitsky. Dr. Nazinitsky discussed ID Telemedicine and reviews cases she has managed. 2024-05-0621 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 10 - The Role of the Nurse in a Telemedicine ProgramSend us a textRachel Kubalek, MSN, RN joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss the crucial role nurses play in a successful telemedicine program. 2024-04-2227 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 9 - Acute Pulmonary - A Critical Care Physician's Perspective - Part 2 of 2Send us a textDr. Ryan Martin joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss Acute Pulmonary and Intensivist services, sharing his experience in regional and rural hospitals and how this service made a difference in the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 2 of 2.2024-04-0839 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 8 - Acute Pulmonary - A Critical Care Physician's Perspective - Part 1 of 2Send us a textDr. Ryan Martin joins the Teledigm Pulse to discuss Acute Pulmonary and Intensivist services, sharing his experience in regional and rural hospitals and how this service made a difference in the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 of 2.2024-03-2528 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 7 - Telehospitalist and Acute Neurology - A Rural CEO and CMO PerspectiveSend us a textChuck Nordyke, CEO, and Bryon Schaeffer, MD, CMO from Clarinda Health join the Teledigm Pulse to discuss their experiences with Telemedicine hospitalist programs and Acute Neurology/Telestroke programs. 2024-03-1157 minTeledigm PulseEpisode 6 - The Importance of Infectious Disease-Led Stewardship ProgramsSend us a textDr. John Horne and Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan of MDstewardship join the Teledigm Pulse podcast to discuss antimicrobial stewardship and the importance of Infectious Disease Physician involvement in stewardship programs. 2024-02-2641 minTeledigm PulseAcute Neurology and Telestroke - Hospital Leadership PerspectivesSend us a textDave Burd, CEO of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Shanna Stofer, Vice President, Ancillary and Professional Services for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital join Andy and Shane to discuss the implementation and operational successes of their Acute Neurology and Telestroke program launched in 2023. 2024-02-1247 minTeledigm PulseTelehospitalist Program - A Rural Physician's Perspective (Part 2 of 2)Send us a textDr. Jeremy Sturgell, Medical Director at Cox Barton County Hospital joins Chris Wyatt, CEO as they discuss the impact of the Telehospitalist program at their facility. 2024-01-2948 minTeledigm PulseThe Teledigm Pulse - What's it all About?Send us a textThe introduction of The Teledigm Pulse. Why we are here and what we hope to provide to our listeners. 2024-01-1514 minTeledigm PulseThe Importance of a Virtual StrategySend us a textRural hospital leaders need to consider their plans for a virtual strategy in their strategic planning. 2024-01-1518 minTeledigm PulseTelehospitalist Program - A Rural CEO's Perspective (Part 1 of 2)Send us a textChris Wyatt, CEO at Cox Health in Lamar, MO discusses the impact of the Telehospitalist program that was implemented at his hospital in 2019. 2024-01-1537 min
Rural MattersTelemedicine with Dr. Brian BossardMichelle chats with Dr. Brian Bossard, the co-founder, President and CEO of Teledigm Health, Teledigm Physician Services, and Bryan Telemedicine, who also serves as Chief of Staff of Bryan Health, and is a charter member of the physician editorial advisory panel for the Society of Hospital Medicine. When it comes to telemedicine, Bossard says it’s important to support the primary physician through new technology and to support patients in rural areas by enabling them to obtain quality care remotely. This is especially important for rural citizens who find it challenging to travel to a provider’s office. To achie...2019-06-2132 min