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The Burgeoning Role Of Venture Capital In Health Care

Henry Kotula

It is considered the nation’s largest federally recognized provider of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Diabetes Prevention Program, having received more than $125 million in venture funding since it was founded in 2011. . While evidence is sparse, these efforts may lead to increased use and spending.

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ATA Policy Summit: Telemedicine Policy Topics Ripped from the Headlines

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We all know what these policy hot topics are—they’re splayed throughout the industry press on a daily basis. In a sense, the program for the Policy Summit is ripped from the headlines. If it’s in the telehealth news, we’re talking about it at the Summit. Congressman, Glenn Thompson Pennsylvania, 5th District U.S.

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In Wednesday’s second Democratic debate, 7 of 10 candidates support Medicare for All

Henry Kotula

Her Medicare for All plan, which is similar to Senator Bernie Sanders – would cover all medically necessary services, including emergency room visits, doctor visits, vision, dental, hearing aids, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, telehealth and comprehensive reproductive care services.