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Bonus Features – November 6, 2022 – More than 90% of patients interested in telehealth, half of payers have had a data breach in the last five years, and more

Healthcare IT Today

A survey from virtual care platform KeyCare concluded that 92% of patients would be somewhat or very likely to use telehealth within the next year for routine medical care such as urgent care, chronic condition management, or mental health services.

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Driving Demand for Telehealth Services

InTouch Health

The Department of Health and Human Services is also giving healthcare providers the flexibility to reduce or waive cost-sharing for telehealth visits paid by federal healthcare programs. The coronavirus is spurring interest in telehealth all over the country, changing the face of healthcare for both patients and providers.

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What the Telehealth Expansion Act means for tackling social determinants and boosting health equity

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare IT News wanted to dig deep into the new law and its promises, so we sat down with Kamala Green, social drivers of health program manager at National Government Services. National Government Services empowers federal healthcare agencies to deliver care to millions of Americans through outcomes-driven innovation.