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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

Does telemedicine work the same way all over the world? A large part of virtual care’s value is that it can connect any patient to any provider anywhere across the globe. Then there’s Europe, which is especially interesting because its telemedicine challenges and potential rewards come from the same place.

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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. The Lay of the Land. Technology.

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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. The Lay of the Land. Technology.