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Henry Ford Health System gets ROI from employer-based telemedicine clinic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Michigan's Henry Ford Health System and General Motors partnered to develop a narrow-network insurance product for GM employees called GM Connect Care. Through this product, HFHS aimed to offer innovative care delivery options that would be convenient and cost-effective for GM's members. THE PROBLEM. " MARKETPLACE.

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MedStar Health uses $2M AHRQ research grant to enhance telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

COVID-19 transformed the delivery of care, making the use of telehealth tools highly beneficial – and a priority area for research. This grant comes as we near the conclusion this month of our first two-year, $1 million award studying how telehealth transformation impacted primary care access. Since health systems across the U.S.

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VA study shows benefits of telestroke program for patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"This analysis suggests that telestroke provides additional benefits for both patients and health systems," said senior author Dr. Linda S. The VA's telehealth programs have been a foundational part of care for years , enabled by bipartisan legislation enabling interstate telemedicine for providers and patients.

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United Methodist Communities has early successes with telehealth and RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

” In addition, United Methodist’s new telehealth system ensures that all residents are given the ability to remotely connect with their primary care providers in a safe and secure environment. “We anticipate being able to connect our residents with their care teams more frequently through these visits,” he said.

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Overview of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

Health Law Blog | Telehealth

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Congress appropriated $200 million in funding for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). Connected Devices/Equipment: Tablets, smart phones, or connected devices to receive connected care services at home (e.g.,

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Overview of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

Health Law Blog | Telehealth

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Congress appropriated $200 million in funding for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). Connected Devices/Equipment: Tablets, smart phones, or connected devices to receive connected care services at home (e.g.,

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Three telehealth success stories

American Well

Through this program, they offer: A direct-to-consumer platform, Beacon Connected Care, for urgent care, nutrition and behavioral health services. Intermountain Healthcare – reducing costs through virtual care. Beacon Health System – delivering telehealth to employers. Site-to-site consults for remote psychiatry rounding.