By John Parks, Director of Business Development, Avera eCARE According to Medscape’s 2021 Physician Burnout Report, 42% of physicians reported feeling burned out last year. And, almost 80% of those indicated that the burnout began before the pandemic. So, in...
There is no doubt that 2020 brought unprecedented levels of uncertainty, stress, and burden to rural healthcare workers. As we enter 2021, many hospitals that have considered utilizing telemedicine in the past, are now moving forward with its adoption, in order to...
The value of telemedicine became utterly apparent during one shift at Hawarden Regional Healthcare. Four young men, all facing critical injuries from a car crash, entered the Hawarden, Iowa-based emergency department (ED) in the space of 45 minutes. Advanced practice...
It’s happening here in Sioux Falls. From virtual doctor visits on your mobile device to health-tracking wearables, technology is making health care more personal and convenient. With the rapid changes that technology brings, the next big thing might be right around...
Connection, Collaboration and Innovation: Keys to Avera eCARE’s Telemedicine Success An innovative spirit among Avera employees on a mission to bring health care to underserved communities provided the spark that started Avera eCARE®’s telemedicine movement in 1993....
