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Oct 29, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Utilizing telehealth in the ER can reduce wait times and patient length of stay

Telehealth adoption under COVID-19 has provided a blueprint for wider implementation across ERs and other healthcare venues. Jeff Lagasse, Associate Editor Telehealth has become more common given the…

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Oct 29, 2020 •Telemedicine

Real-Time Patient Data Access is Linked to Telehealth Follow-Up

Clinicians are more likely to schedule a telehealth follow-up if they have immediate access to patient data. By Christopher Jason October 19, 2020 – Clinicians with access to a shared…

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Oct 29, 2020 •Telehealth

Office Visits Rebound; CMS Expands Telehealth Services; Virtual Care for Chronic Pain

Welcome to Telehealth Roundup, highlighting news and features about emerging trends in telemedicine and telehealth. Outpatient Visits Rebound Outpatient visits per week have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels,…

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Oct 27, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Remote monitoring played critical role in managing pandemic surge

As hospitals faced a deluge of patients early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many implemented remote solutions to manage individuals at home to keep from being overwhelmed –…

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Oct 27, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth projects to receive $72 million in grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest round of Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants, totaling $72 million, will go to 116 programs in 40 states, Puerto Rico and…

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Oct 27, 2020 •Telehealth

How Will Telehealth Access Shape Primary Care Access, Visits?

Increased telehealth access during the pandemic may have changed the content of primary care appointments. How will this affect care in the future? By Sara Heath October 13,…

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Oct 26, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Has Telehealth Filled the Primary Care Gap During the Pandemic?

Telehealth visits did account for 35 percent of all primary care encounters in Q2 2020, but it wasn’t enough to fill the primary care void at the…

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Oct 23, 2020 •Telemedicine

Trump Administration Invests $72 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Infrastructure in 40 States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Investments will Benefit More Than 12 Million Rural Residents WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the United States…

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Oct 23, 2020 •Telehealth

USDA invests $72 million in rural telehealth and education infrastructure

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the USDA will distribute a combined $72 million in grants to help rural citizens access…

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Oct 23, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Treating Wounds Virtually Helps Manage Risks for Patients & Clinicians

In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, statistics are demonstrating that telemedicine services offer the potential to improve access to quality care while reducing strain on…

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Oct 23, 2020 •Telehealth

ThinkLabs founder on healthcare innovations: ‘Convenience always wins’

Even after the pandemic, patients will be unwilling to return to the less-streamlined status quo, says Clive Smith. By Kat Jercich October 09, 2020 01:29 PM As the…

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Oct 22, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

3 reasons telehealth is here to stay

Covid-19 has catapulted medicine into a new, virtual world. Although telemedicine has been around for years, it’s quickly transitioned in the last 6 months from a “nice-to-have”…

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Oct 22, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth Went from Nice to Have to Here to Stay

Telehealth was available prior to COVID-19 but its use certainly wasn’t as widespread as it is today. Telemedicine has been used for some time in the U.S.…

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Oct 20, 2020 •Telehealth

Medicaid Telehealth Policies States Can Make Permanent to Ensure Access for Children/Families

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state Medicaid agencies have temporarily expanded their telehealth coverage and reimbursement policies in varying degrees. States, providers, advocates and families recognize…

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Oct 20, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

COVID-19 has shown us how scaling can accelerate innovation

The COVID-19 pandemic was a real turning point, not only for people, but also for businesses across the world. Organizations had to change their operating models overnight…

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