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VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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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CONNECT for Health Act reintroduced, would expand telehealth access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The telehealth cliff is looming, casting much uncertainty and concern for the health and safety of Medicare beneficiaries, and the sustainability of our already overburdened healthcare system," said Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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. BMC Public Health.

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Legislation to Remove the In-Person Requirement for Telehealth & Telemedicine Reimbursement

Telebehavioral Health Institute

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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Legislation to Remove the In-Person Requirement for Telehealth & Telemedicine Reimbursement

Telebehavioral Health Institute

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.*