2014 was a "banner year" in telemedicine, according to Jonathan Linkous, though not just for the American Telemedicine Association, and 2015 looks to be even more substantial.  Telemedicine is gaining tremendous ground, thanks to increasingly ubiquitous and powerful technology, as well as growing professional involvement.  Progress in regulations that govern healthcare delivery and reimbursement are also driving the increased adoption of telemedicine, and as ever organizations like the American Telemedicine Association is at the helm.  In this episode we welcome back Jonathan Linkous, President and CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, to discuss the latest trends and advancements in this exciting area of healthcare technology.

American Telemedicine Association National conference

Nurse call systems have evolved from a basic call light\intercom systems to a vibrant communication system that can tie together the electronic and physical world.  They can be critical to ensuring patient safety, patient satisfaction, clinical staff satisfaction and efficiency.  They can do this by integrating with various communication devices to inteligently route patient requests, integrate with hand washing systems and provide detailed reporting and alerts.  We are joined by Sean Doherty, who has 20 years of experience with meeting the needs of Healthcare organizations with Nurse Call systems.

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