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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

Where telehealth will have the most staying power: Healthcare leaders weigh in

In the year ahead, nearly one-fourth of healthcare leaders anticipate increased telehealth usage to have one of the biggest impacts on the healthcare industry, according to a new Definitive…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telemedicine

Telehealth Works. How Well Depends On A Few Factors

Covid-19 has seen a massive increase in the use of telemedicine. While it may seem novel, it’s actually been around for decades and research shows it’s frequently…

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Sep 11, 2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Senators claim FCC failed to manage funding for COVID-19, rural telehealth programs

A group of 14 Democratic senators penned a letter to FCC chairman Ajit Pai on Aug. 20 detailing what they say is the agency’s failure to manage the Rural…

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Sep 11, 2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FCC, Other Federal Agencies, Join Forces for Rural Telehealth

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other federal agencies are joining forces to increase access to telehealth solutions in rural areas across the U.S. According to a Memorandum…

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Sep 11, 2020 American Hospital Association (AHA)

AHA calls for telehealth flexibilities to be made permanent

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is calling on President Donald J. Trump to make permanent telehealth flexibilities introduced as part of the nation’s response to the COVID-19…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

HRSA Awards Almost $12 Million in Grants to Rural Telehealth Initiatives

The grants, part of a $35 million package announced last week, target programs that expand telehealth access for emergency services, rural health research and telementoring. Federal officials…

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Sep 11, 2020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

HIPAA Compliance in the Age of COVID-19

It’s been 24 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law. Designed to protect the privacy, security and integrity of protected…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

Why TeleHealth is here to stay

Tele consultation may not be a silver bullet for all COVID-19 related problems but it will help hospitals and doctors to continue with patient consultations anytime –…

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Sep 11, 2020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

7 ways hospitals can better market their telehealth programs

Many hospitals and health systems launched new telehealth platforms and services during the COVID-19 pandemic but must now implement marketing strategies to keep patients engaged with virtual care, according…

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Sep 11, 2020 American Hospital Association (AHA)

AHA asks HHS to safeguard access to telehealth after COVID-19

Following President Trump’s executive order on virtual care, the American Hospital Association issued a series of recommendations supporting access to telehealth after the public health emergency ends.…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

Telehealth and clinical decision support: ideal synergy for patient- clinician engagement

Pairing telehealth and clinical decision support could be a true game-changer, enabling patients and clinicians to make decisions together along the care continuum of complex diseases. September…

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Sep 11, 2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Senators Charge FCC With Mismanaging Telehealth Funding Programs

A letter signed by 14 Democratic Senators charges the FCC and Chairman Ajit Pai with failing to properly manage the Rural Health Care Program and the COVID-19…

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Sep 11, 2020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

The future of telehealth post-Covid-19

Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption and usage of telehealth. Due to social distancing protocols, telehealth is being widely utilised by patients and healthcare providers. While different types…

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Sep 11, 2020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

A Pandemic Gives Telehealth a New Purpose With Community Paramedicine

With COVID-19 still rampant, health systems and EMS providers are partnering in mobile integrated health programs that stress telehealth and mHealth in the home. The coronavirus pandemic…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

What we learned from COVID: Telehealth is here to stay

When the dust settles and COVID-19 is finally behind us, there are many aspects of this “new normal” that I will not miss, but there’s a lot…

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