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When Social Determinants of Health Limit Virtual Care Access

GlobalMed

We know that rural and underserved communities can benefit from strong virtual care programs, but those same communities may have digital connectivity barriers and social determinants of health (SDOH) that stop patients from accessing telemedicine. Connecting Patients in Need to Virtual Care.

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Telehealth Visits Can Improve Revenue, But They’re No Cornucopia

Healthcare IT Today

The American Telemedicine Association maintains a US bills related to telemedicine and their status. By saving time, telehealth allows the doctor to fit more patients into the week.Several respondents said that televisits would bring more people into the health care system, especially mental health patients.

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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”). consortia of health care providers consisting of one or more of the foregoing entities. What is the Program?

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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”). consortia of health care providers consisting of one or more of the foregoing entities. What is the Program?

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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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Dozens of orgs call on DEA to enable remote prescriptions for controlled substances

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More than 80 organizations led by the Alliance for Connected Care called this week for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to implement a telemedicine special registration that would allow providers to remotely prescribe controlled substances. THE LARGER TREND. Tech has played a vital role in combating the opioid crisis.