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AccessHealth uses telemedicine to boost mental health visits by 10% during COVID-19

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Staff would offer Zoom telehealth capabilities for medical and mental health patients. DocuSign, NextGen and Care Message were also used in order to have necessary documents signed, co-payments collected and appointment reminders sent. "Implementation with Zoom started with our mental health department," he said.

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How the VA laid the groundwork for a pandemic-fueled telehealth spike

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Even before the pandemic, explained Dr. Neil Evans, chief officer for the Office of Connected Care in the Veterans Health Administration, the agency had laid the groundwork for virtual care expansion through established telehealth programs in more than 50 clinical specialties. in Orange County Convention Center W307A.

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VA Connected Care Chief: Telehealth Is 'Going to Become Health Care'

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“This is going to become health care,” says Dr. Neil Evans of telehealth. A physician board certified in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics, Dr. Evans also serves as Chief Officer for the Office of Connected Care (OCC) at the U.S. The VA Office of Connected Care & ‘Anywhere to Anywhere’ Initiative.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

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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. 2017; 7: e016242.

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VA efforts to bring tablet-based telehealth to vets see positive results

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A JAMIA Open study published in August concluded the initiative successfully reached veterans in rural areas and patients with mental health conditions, while a separate study published by Psychiatric Services found the VA’s efforts also led to improved clinical efficiency. WHAT HAPPENED. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Policymakers: Broadband Funding Key to Bringing Telehealth Access to Rural Areas

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Since taking office, policymakers within the Trump administration have championed the expansion of telehealth access as a means to cut costs and extend care into the nation’s most rural and remote areas. We look forward to launching the Connected Care Pilot Program and seeing positive results for patients across the country.”.