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Cybersecurity frameworks in APAC don’t support remote care: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Existing cybersecurity frameworks for healthcare across Asia-Pacific are not suited for remote care management. Consulting which looked into the cybersecurity landscape of the region and how policies and other measures apply in the rising remote care segment.

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The Future of Remote Care for Connected Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

That’s not to say the industry wasn’t already going through a digital transformation. But the pandemic accelerated mass adoption and changed the conversation around what patient care will look like moving forward.

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89% of digital health leaders perceive the industry as risky, says report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A global survey of digital health and wellness practitioners found that although many leaders feel optimistic about the future of the industry, the overwhelming majority also perceive the sector to be relatively high risk. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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ATA, businesses ask Congress to expand telehealth options for workers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association this week sent a letter to congressional leaders requesting that they continue allowing telehealth and remote care services to be treated as an excepted benefit. "The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the immense benefits of telehealth and remote care services. WHY IT MATTERS.

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CoachCare Acquires Verustat

Healthcare IT Today

“We have gotten to know the Verustat team over the past year and their approach to remote care aligns well with CoachCare. We are pleased to welcome their clients and staff to CoachCare and to continue growing our best-in-class remote care platform,” said Wes Haydon, Co-Founder and President at CoachCare.

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AMA passes pro-telehealth resolution

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Telehealth and remote care services have proven critical to the management of COVID-19, while also ensuring uninterrupted care for 100 million Americans with chronic conditions. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. WHY IT MATTERS.

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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

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As government agencies like the CMS and VA expanded access to telehealth towards the goal of extending care into rural areas, industry leaders like Care Innovations® announced a series of breakthroughs with exciting implications for the years to come. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.