Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The new iPad initiative has its roots in the VA's Connected Tablet program , which launched in 2016 and, research shows, has created a more satisfying patient experience and made veterans less likely to miss appointments. Evans, chief officer in the VA's Office Of Connected Care, spoke with Healthcare IT News earlier this year.

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GlobalMed

AUGUST 3, 2021

When seeking treating for stigmatized conditions such as HIV or mental health issues, they may choose to forego virtual visits altogether rather than risk someone overhearing a discussion with their healthcare providers. Connecting Patients in Need to Virtual Care. 7 Best Practices for Digital Health Readiness.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 30, 2021

A recent HIMSS Market Intelligence survey found that nearly one in two respondents between the ages of 18 and 56 preferred seeing their primary care provider via video after the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates cheered the CONNECT for Health Act's reintroduction, calling it a major move toward expansion of access to virtual services.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

The first bill of note is the 2023 update to the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act, which, among other telehealth expansions, will permanently remove the in-person requirement for behavioral health clients and patients receiving Medicare.*

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

The first bill of note is the 2023 update to the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act, which, among other telehealth expansions, will permanently remove the in-person requirement for behavioral health clients and patients receiving Medicare.*

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In a survey based in the US, patients that experienced telehealth visits highly rated this type of healthcare (recommendations: > 80%) 5,6 , stating it was beneficial for their mental health as well. Virtual care is a promising approach to increase and keep patient adherence and persistence. 2016 Oct; 2(4): 237–244.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 9, 2022

These services initially used an internally developed telehealth platform with TV room kits and mobile carts as patient care connection points. The caregiver has full control over a powerful high-definition PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera, audio controls and night vision capabilities to facilitate direct patient engagement.

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