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Telehealth and COVID-19 in the U.S.: A Conversation with Ann Mond Johnson, ATA CEO

Health Populi

For example, only health care providers that have an existing relationship with a Medicare patient would be eligible per the requirements in the legislation. Check out this last public health poster about Medicare and COVID-19. That’s Medicare, Australia-style, adopting telehealth in this coronavirus era.

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The ROI on Virtual Care – Thinking About Value and Future Prospects With the AMA

Health Populi

When a new technology or product starts to get used in a market, it follows a diffusion curve whose slope depends on the pace of adoption in that market.

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Why health care costs are making consumers more afraid of medical bills than an actual illness

Henry Kotula

Also, the study found most people who are delaying or skipping care actually have health insurance. Some 86 percent of those surveyed said they’re covered either through their employer, have insurance they purchased directly, or through government programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Our Homes Are Health Delivery Platforms – The New Home Health/Care at CES 2021

Health Populi

Heart health at home. The heart has been a digital health focus at CES for several years as sensors got added to wristworn activity trackers and mobile apps married to medical technologies that were once only available for use in a doctor’s office or outpatient clinic.

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Five Healthcare Industry Changes to Watch in 2020

Henry Kotula

The Trump Administration supports increased use of Medicare Advantage and expanding consumer choices. Technological innovations are occurring due to booming private sector interest and investment in medical technology innovation.