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Two major telehealth orgs team up to expand virtual care training

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By improving access to quality education, we can help ensure effective care for all patients, particularly those in rural and underserved communities," said Deanna Larson, chief executive officer of Avera eCARE and a founding board member of the American Board of Telehealth, in a statement. WHY IT MATTERS. Reimbursement.

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With the Silver Tsunami on its way, telehealth is ready for its moment

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" None of that is a coincidence, of course. " That's more complicated than just dealing with one such as diabetes, of course, it means "navigating multiple comorbidities and it's delivering a kit or a set of solutions that are easy to use and easy to implement. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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How telemedicine can help close the maternal health gap

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Avera eCARE CEO Deanna Larson also highlighted the potential to train people how to take their own measurements, as providers have done during the COVID-19 crisis for pregnant patients. Of course, like other telehealth services, telemedicine for pregnancy faces barriers to permanent expansion, particularly around reimbursement and licensing.