Where have all the surgeons gone? Chances are your hospital is feeling the effects of today’s shortage of general surgeons – and if not, it will soon. Recent Health Resources and Services Administration studies have reported uneven geographic distribution of general surgeons, with the most severe shortages at rural hospitals. American Association of Medical Colleges research also anticipates … [Read more...]
New technology helps advance telemedicine during surgeries in COVID-19 era
[ABC7 Solutions, 6-19-2020] The coronavirus pandemic introduced more people to telemedicine. Now, as some surgeries resume, new technology is bringing surgical expertise from around the world into local hospitals. The COVID-19 era created an environment where patients became more comfortable with telemedicine. Now, as we begin to see a resumption of surgeries, a California company is … [Read more...]