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Telemedicine Case Studies

For over 50 years, telemedicine has proven to save time, save money and, most importantly, save lives. ATA is collecting case studies that highlight the myriad values of telemedicine services. Select any headline below to view a full write-up of how each institution is revolutionizing healthcare with telemedicine.

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Telemedicine Brings Travel Relief to Pediatric Patients in Montana with Head Injuries

Pediatric patients and their families are breathing a sigh of relief. St. Vincent Healthcare has launched a pediatric tele-neurosurgery consultation project which allows some pediatric patients who have received a head injury to stay in Montana without transport to a metro area for care.

mHealth Program Provides Improved Prenatal Care for At-Risk Pregnant Women

In one of the most medically underserved communities in Massachusetts, the Lynn Community Health Center and Partners HealthCare launched a text messaging program for young, at-risk pregnant patients.

Pediatric Teledermatology: Improving Access in an Academic Children’s Hospital

UPMC's 2-year experience using store-and-forward telemedicine to more promptly evaluate urgent pediatric dermatology consultations in the emergency department, inpatient floors and ICU’s at a busy academic children’s hospital.

Patient Profile: Teleneurology Provides Swift, Lifesaving Treatment

The story of Sandra Bowden, Director of Medical Post Surgical Services at Christus St. Michael Health System, who learned the value of remote teleneurology services when she experienced stroke symptoms at work.

Bon Secours Hampton Roads: Teleneurology Brings Better Outcomes, More Profitability

Within the first year of utilizing teleneurology services, Bon Secour's Maryview Hospital grew volume and profit by 35 to 40 percent, along with an across-the-board improvement in quality outcomes.

Creating Change through Remote Patient Care Management Addressing Cost-Quality-Access with Innovative Telehealth Technology

Humana Cares developed an extensive support program for CHF patients in 33 states, which included daily biometric monitoring and education. The program was designed to affect behavior change and create lifelong habits among CHF patients who have had recent hospitalizations or ER visits.

Avera eCARE Supports 675 Rural Clinicians in the Delivery of Highest-Quality Care

Avera eCARE is a visionary eHealth model that provides rural healthcare professionals around-the-clock access to specialty care physicians, nurses and pharmacists. The service is based out of Avera in Sioux Falls, S.D., and reaches out to 150 facilities in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Expanding Access with Video-Based and Online Consultations

Secure online and video-based consultations provide unprecedented access to specialists at Brigham and Women's and Massachusetts General Hospitals, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

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Telemedicine Case Studies

Telemedicine Brings Travel Relief to Pediatric Patients in Montana with Head Injuries

mHealth Program Provides Improved Prenatal Care for At-Risk Pregnant Women

Pediatric Teledermatology: Improving Access in an Academic Children’s Hospital

Patient Profile: Teleneurology Provides Swift, Lifesaving Treatment

Bon Secours Hampton Roads: Teleneurology Brings Better Outcomes, More Profitability

Creating Change through Remote Patient Care Management Addressing Cost-Quality-Access with Innovative Telehealth Technology

Avera eCARE Supports 675 Rural Clinicians in the Delivery of Highest-Quality Care

Expanding Access with Video-Based and Online Consultations

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