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Tele-ICU Programs Benefit Patients and Hospitals in Rural Miss.

Source
SmartBrief
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Date
Dec 18, 2024
Summary
Describes a telehealth program for critically ill patients implemented in 2 hospitals in rural Mississippi. Notes that 53 of Mississippi's 82 counties are more than 40 minutes away from specialty care. Discusses challenges with implementation, the increase in revenue for the 2 facilities, and planned use of AI for patient care and financial analysis.
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Access · Critical Access Hospitals · Hospitals · Reimbursement and payment models · Specialty care · Technology for health and human services · Telehealth · Mississippi