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GlobalMed® to Sponsor the ISfTeH Global Connections for Sustainable Telehealth Conference

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GlobalMed® to Sponsor the ISfTeH Global Connections for Sustainable Telehealth Conference The event targets those interested in the latest developments in the field of telehealth internationally. They connect people with experts to ensure everyone can benefit from the latest knowledge and innovations in telemedicine.

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Legislators float bipartisan bill to safeguard telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A group of legislators from the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee have introduced a bill aimed at temporarily extending telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, the Telehealth Extension Act , would also end geographic and site restrictions on approved telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries.

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Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association, the Connected Health Initiative and other industry groups issued a letter to Congress on Friday urging legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities until the end of 2021. Giving HHS the authority to determine appropriate telehealth services and providers. THE LARGER TREND.

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Telehealth has enabled wider access during COVID-19 – but not for everyone

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The rise in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic has showcased two contrasting narratives about access to virtual care. Even as telehealth made it easier for some patients to get the care they need , especially those who struggle to reach in-person services, it also exacerbated the digital divide for others.

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Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. Craig Settles Six years ago I had a stroke and telehealth saved my life. However, as wonderful as telehealth is, it has a serious Achilles' heel.

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When eHealth goes viral: The strengths and weaknesses of health tech during COVID-19

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As the world slows down, the demand for eHealth is going viral; and it is happening fast and globally. Digital solutions, such as telemedicine and online crowdsourced health monitoring, are quickly shifting from a previously slow adoption path to a record pace of uptake. Medical distancing. Uncertainties around legal liability (e.g.

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. These networks profit the people they serve. Strategically speaking.