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Telehealth and mail-order abortion possible in some states during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But those who needed abortions still had to travel to clinics for care – even when it comes to medication abortions, which consist of taking a few pills. Studies have shown that although mifepristone's safety record is superior to that of penicillin, it is more heavily restricted than opioids such as fentanyl.

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Frost & Sullivan's Top 10 predictions for healthcare in 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Several hospitals are limiting the presence of sales personnel in hospitals due to COVID-19, the majority of physicians believe these restrictions will continue. Healthcare delivery is no longer restricted to the four walls of hospitals. And hybrid models of interaction (in-person and remote) will become more common.

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Former CMS chief of staff previews 4 areas of value-based care in 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

While Congress and CMS have considered permanently expanding access to telehealth and virtual care, there is a big price tag attached. Patients usually had to travel to their doctor's office, and offices had to own and maintain video and audio technology. What do you think will happen with telemedicine in 2022?

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Coronavirus – and the impact on older adults in senior care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Nursing home visits are now restricted nationwide – and it appears, despite lack of clarity, that also means assisted living – the combination spanning 2.5 category tags: senior living , social isolation , covid-19. Consider the directives aimed at senior living communities. million nationally. The state has 12 cases , no deaths.

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Coronavirus hysteria – and the impact on older adults in senior care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Nursing home visits are now restricted nationwide – and it appears, despite lack of clarity, that also means assisted living – the combination spanning 2.5 category tags: senior living , social isolation , covid-19. Consider the directives aimed at senior living communities. million nationally. The state has 12 cases , no deaths.

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Corona virus hysteria – and the impact on older adults in senior care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Nursing home visits are now restricted nationwide – and it appears, despite lack of clarity, that also means assisted living – the combination spanning 2.5 category tags: senior living , social isolation , covid-19. Consider the directives aimed at senior living communities. million nationally. The state has 12 cases , no deaths.

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Pandemic-era burnout: Telehealth managers get pushed to the max

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When COVID-19 hit, CareMount Medical, the largest independent multispecialty medical group in New York State, with more than 650 physicians, recognized the need to restrict in-office visits and make some rapid changes to its telehealth approach. How stress manifested as telehealth visits boomed.