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Prioritize a healthy workforce with access to virtual care
Telehealth has quickly become one of our nation’s most essential health care services — a safe and low-cost way to access care. Millions of users have now…
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COVID-19 – Coronavirus
Healthcare access, remote physical exams, rural and school health, reimbursement, clinical technology, and the evolving ways care can reach patients.
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Despite Challenges, Telehealth Can Provide Effective Cardiovascular Care
A recently published scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) states that although there are existing challenges related to technology access, telehealth can effectively provide cardiovascular care as well…
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Telehealth Availability at FQHCs Linked to Engagement in Mental Healthcare
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that despite an overall decline in visit rates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, high telehealth availability led to better care engagement among Medicaid…
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How Health Systems Are Using RPM to Extend Cancer Care into Patient Homes
Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concerns regarding the sudden halt of in-person care grew. As hospitals swelled with novel coronavirus cases, many worried about chronic care…
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Telehealth is a valuable option in cardiovascular care, though challenges remain
New American Heart Association statement finds telehealth is effective for CVD care, however, issues like access to technology hinder widespread adoption Statement Highlights: Embargoed until 4 a.m.…
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Physicians must be empowered to put patients first: AMA president
Whether fighting to stop Medicare pay cuts, fix prior authorization or reduce administrative burdens that lead to burnout, the AMA has physicians’ backs. And when it comes…
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Centura Health blends RPM, carts and Epic EHR for expanded telehealth
For more than a century, Centura Health, based in Centennial, Colorado, has strived to define whole person care. The organization says it improves lives and strengthens communities…
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Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth
What’s at stake Before the pandemic hit in March 2020, the Medicare program only paid for telehealth services in very limited circumstances: COVID-19 sparked policy change and…
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National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health
Following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra kicked off the National Tour to Strengthen Mental…
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Virtual care for people with cancer
The internet, COVID-19 pandemic and increased access to smartphones and laptops has changed the way people shop, bank, travel and work. It also has changed how people…
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Strengthening Behavioral Health Care for People with Medicare
COVID-19 has exacerbated the nation’s struggle with mental health and substance use disorders (collectively called “behavioral health conditions”), fueling a full-blown crisis. For some Americans during the…
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Virtual care could be the great equalizer: Three case examples
There are practical ways to apply digital care solutions to improve health for all. Pandemic-related hardships affect the mental and physical health of various populations differently. Younger…
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Contributor: Telehealth Is Efficient at Dealing With Mental Health Needs
Appropriate application of telehealth could make health care delivery more efficient, explains Dr Mike Hoaglin. As a currently practicing physician with plenty of experience working in the…
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OIG Recommends Home Health Agencies Evaluate Telehealth Activity
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that despite the positive impact of telehealth flexibilities on home health agencies (HHAs), there…
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