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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. "OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency.

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AIA Thailand partners with True Digital Group and Samitivej to launch Virtual COVID-19 Clinic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Teleconsultation, and more broadly, telemedicine, is one of the most commonly used tools by healthcare providers and startups in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as it minimizes exposure risks for both patients and medical staff. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD. Managing Director and CEO of Samitivej and BNH Hospitals.

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Groups doubles down on telehealth with a mobile app to treat opioid addiction

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Like many healthcare provider organizations, Groups, a value-based care provider of opioid addiction treatment, had to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic overnight. When Groups saw the gap in quality it was approaching with its previous technologies, it took a big step back to reevaluate its virtual treatment services.

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Virtual Health Leader Joel E. Barthelemy Inducted into American Telemedicine Association College of Fellows

GlobalMed

December 15, 2021 — Virtual health industry leader GlobalMed announced CEO and founder Joel E. Barthelemy was recently inducted into the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) College of Fellows recognizing significant contributions and achievements in telehealth, service to the general telehealth community, and service to the ATA. “We

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Innovations in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment, Including Gene Therapy, Drive Market Expansion; Telemedicine and Digital Health Adoption Hold Potential – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Digital Health Global

Market Overview Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, leading to insufficient production of essential hormones. This growth is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of congenital adrenal hyperplasia worldwide and a growing investment in research and development activities.

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Women are less likely to use video for telehealth care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A wide-ranging study published this past week in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that older people, women, Black and Latinx individuals, and patients with lower household incomes were less likely to use video for telemedicine care during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. " WHY IT MATTERS.

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9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

Enzyme Health

Close For Clinicians For Employers Telehealth Jobs Family Medicine General Practice Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Psychiatry / Mental Health Hospitalist Dont see your specialty? Working in telemedicine can leave you feeling disconnected from others.