HealthcareDIVE notes hospitals are under relentless pressure to find efficiencies that reduce operational costs without compromising patient care standards. In simpler terms: they need to do more with less. And that's why hospitals across the country have switched to a cloud telephone system.In this article, we will take a look at some key reasons that cloud phone systems for healthcare make sense.Substantial Year-Over-Year Cost SavingsWith a cloud telephone system, hospitals eliminate a lot of costly equipment. Gone is the need to purchase, support, and maintain costly PRIs, bonded T1s, or other trunk lines. While these are required to connect on-premises...

Effective communication with clients is essential for any business, and even more so for service-based industries like dentistry. Choosing the right telephony system is thus a crucial step towards success. Many dental practices opt for cloud-based telephone facilities - a transition that all modern dental offices should consider.Given the significance of telephone systems in the current business landscape, it is crucial to analyze all aspects of this decision. Here is a comprehensive guide for dentists on everything they need to know about cloud phone systems.Dental Office Phone systemA dental office phone system is an essential part of any dental practice....

The Rural Health Care Telecommunications (Telecom) Program is a federal initiative launched to provide funding and support to health care providers in rural communities across the United States.  Improving the quality of medical care in underserved areas by increasing access to advanced telecommunications and broadband services while reducing rates for eligible healthcare providers is the program's primary goal.Through this program, rural healthcare providers can access two subprograms: the Health Care Connect Fund Program and the Telecommunications Program. The Health Care Connect Fund Program is designed to help rural healthcare providers build and maintain broadband networks, while the Telecommunications Program provides...

Medical institutions and professionals are constantly looking for ways of evolving and being able to give the best possible healthcare and treatment to patients. The need for more readily accessible healthcare is growing. One in five adults in the United States is believed to live with some sort of mental illness or mental health problem. For three years running, life expectancy has dropped in the US, which only serves to highlight the need for greater access to behavioral care and treatment in day to day life. Telehealth is one of the greatest tools available to behavioral healthcare providers when it comes...