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Arizona Medicaid Opts to save $45 Million Dollars By Denying Patient’s Transplants

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First -world countries come with first-world benefits. Or so we thought. In the State of Arizona, the seemingly benign words: ‘budget cut’ are resulting into tragic consequences for many citizens. Last March, a bill that was passed to lessen state appropriation for transplants became effective on October 1. This move was based on a study which revealed a very low survival rate among those who receive transplants. Supposedly, 13 of 14 patients of those who received state-funded bone marrow transplants from non-relatives died within six months. So the state has [...] Read more »

TIGRCon10 Focuses on Trends Impacting and Influencing Effectiveness of Interactive Patient Education

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TeleHealth Services’ TIGR User Conference explores maximizing clinical benefits and facility quality initiatives with interactive patient education systems. Nashville, TN and Raleigh, NC – December 5, 2010- TeleHealth Services’ TIGR User Conference documented dozens of best practices and creative approaches to improving patient and staff education and engagement through the use of interactive media including the patient television. More than 75 healthcare experts and leaders from TIGR client hospitals filled TIGRCon10’s two-day educational program with presentations on meeting accreditation standards, improving health literacy, and harnessing the power of interactive systems [...] Read more »

Arizona Hospital Grants Patient’s Wedding Wish

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The Best Medicine Comes from the Heart In the spirit of the holidays HospitalSoup.com would like to take a step back and to remind everyone to treasure the moments in life that matter. It’s not about how many gifts you give or get, but the meaning of the season that makes it special.  And because so many times in the business of healthcare we hear stories about caregivers or facilities that are less than optimal, today we’d like to say that there are exemplary healthcare facilities out there. And what [...] Read more »

Texas Hospital Provides Free Heart Screening For Athletes

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Cardiovascular Screenings (over a $700.00 value) offered by leading Texas Hospital for Young Athletes Heart  Hospital of Austin, a premiere Texas Hospital Helps Screen Young Athletes for Cardiovascular Disorders Cardiovascular disorders are the #1 cause of death in the United States. More than 935,000 Americans die each year from cardiovascular conditions. Generally, when we think of dying from a cardiovascular event we may think of an elderly person. But there are conditions in young people which can cause sudden cardiac death and are never detected until it’s too late. Hypertrophic [...] Read more »

New Partnership Combines Innovative Technologies to Bring the Comforts of Home to the Hospital

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Samsung and TeleHealth Services Partner to Introduce LCD TVs Designed Exclusively for Hospitals Ridgefield Park, NJ & Raleigh, NC, July 29, 2010 — Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, and TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare grade televisions and interactive patient education systems, today announced the availability of two new UL-approved LCD TVs designed specifically for hospitals. The new line of healthcare televisions, the Samsung LCD 458 Series, integrates hospital-specific features to provide education and entertainment solutions that optimize operational efficiency, [...] Read more »

Florida Hospital: Desoto Memorial Hospital Helps Patients Quit Smoking

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Desoto Memorial Hospital, a leading Hospital in Florida, and TeleHealth Services Collaborate to Bolster the Facility’s CMS Core Measure Smoking Cessation Efforts Florida hospital chooses TIGR V7 interactive patient education system to drive smoking cessation initiative. Desoto Memorial Hospital and TeleHealth Services Collaborate to Bolster the Facility’s CMS Core Measure Smoking Cessation Efforts Florida hospital chooses TIGR V7 interactive patient education system to drive smoking cessation initiative Arcadia, FL and Raleigh, NC – June 10, 2010 – TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare grade televisions and interactive patient [...] Read more »

Indiana Hospital: St Elizabeth Regional Health to Offer State of the Art Services

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St. Elizabeth Regional Health, a leading Indiana Hospital and Health Care System, , Chooses TeleHealth Services as Interactive Patient Technology Partner. TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of health care grade televisions and interactive patient education solutions to hospitals, has been selected by St. Elizabeth Regional Health as a compliance partner in their new facility Lafayette, Ind. & Raleigh, N.C. – May 19, 2010- TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of health care grade televisions and interactive patient education solutions to hospitals, has been selected by St. Elizabeth Regional Health, [...] Read more »

Free Patient Education on Strokes and Blood Pressure

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hospitals and New York hospitals to provide patients free access to on-demand stroke and high blood pressure education videos throughout May New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, Raleigh, NC – May 4, 2010 – TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of interactive patient education systems and healthcare grade televisions for hospitals, today announced the launch of the High Blood Pressure and Stroke Awareness Campaign in support of National Stroke Awareness month, which takes place in May every year. Interactive Campaign to Reduce Strokes Launched by TeleHealth Services and [...] Read more »

What Do To on the Weekend For Medical Care | Where To Go When Your Doctor’s Office is Closed

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Since healthcare needs don’t always happen during your doctor’s  regular 9:00 -5:00 p.m.  business hours, having a plan for where to go if you or your family needs medical care when your doctor’s office is closed is crucial. The good news is that these days–the emergency room is not your only option for after hours care. As a matter of fact the emergency room can be the most costly choice, and if you’re not critically injured, can be the most inefficient means to obtain medical care. So if you want [...] Read more »

Why You Should Always Review Your Healthcare Bills

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Part II of What a CT Scan Costs As a patient receiving any type of medical care you have a right to receive correct information about your tests, costs, and medical information. But what you don’t know is that what you are told —- and what actually happens with regards to your care or medical bill can be vastly different. Here are some Healthcare Myths.   And What YOU Need to DO TODAY to protect yourself or your loved ones! I. Myth #1: Your Doctor is Always Right: First of all, [...] Read more »