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VA, VHA, Verizon partner to increase rural veterans' telehealth access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Veterans Affairs is offering new access to telehealth and virtual care options. WHY IT MATTERS For veterans living in areas with very limited internet availability, the VA's telehealth and telewellness services are typically out of reach. VAPAHCS is also the agency's first fully 5G-connected hospital.

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COVID-19 presents a new chance to make telehealth accessible to the underserved

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory, reimbursement and technological changes have all helped trigger a massive and rapid expansion of telehealth accessibility. "Telehealth solutions need to be deployed in a culturally competent, equitable way to ensure they reach the communities that need the most support," he said.

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Why Temporary Telehealth Policies Should Be Made Permanent

SteadyMD

As hospitals and doctors’ offices continue to be overburdened by staff shortages and patient overload, telehealth offerings keep pace in providing a wide-range of patient care access, overcoming racial inequality, transportation barriers from rural communities, and treating chronic medical conditions.

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Europe’s Unique Telemedicine Potential

GlobalMed

That can make it difficult to standardize regulations and technologies across Europe – and make it tougher to realize virtual care’s most profound benefits. Telehealth adoption has been uneven in the European market. Many leaders believe better-connected care options can help older patients receive more thorough and convenient care.

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Intermountain Healthcare: Optimizing the Patient Experience Through Telehealth Interoperability

American Well

Intermountain Healthcare, a not-for-profit integrated health system headquartered in Utah, has built a robust virtual health program that includes Connect Care , its direct-to-consumer telehealth service and Connect Care Pro , its acute care program.

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Telemedicine Reimbursement

American Well

Telemedicine is a hot topic in healthcare, with consumers more willing than ever to see a doctor remotely. In a national study of over 2,000 consumers , 64% said they would be willing to have a telehealth visit with their doctor via video. Furthermore, research on telemedicine also shows a pattern of positive outcomes for patients.

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Telemedicine Reimbursement

American Well

Telemedicine is a hot topic in healthcare, with consumers more willing than ever to see a doctor remotely. In a national study of over 2,000 consumers , 64% said they would be willing to have a telehealth visit with their doctor via video. Furthermore, research on telemedicine also shows a pattern of positive outcomes for patients.