Telemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch
(By Elisabeth Rosenthal for Kaiser Health News) Earlier in the pandemic it was vital to see doctors over platforms like Zoom
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Virtual Care Spreads in Missouri Health System, Home to ‘Hospital Without Beds’
(By Eric Berger for Kaiser Health News) When Tom Becker was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in March 2020, the
Read MoreTele-mental health care brings options to Texas Veterans
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) To the VA North Texas Health Care System, COVID-19 is more than just a disease, it’s a
Read MoreCigna: What claims data tells us about the state of virtual, mental healthcare
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans are increasingly using virtual services for behavioral healthcare needs, according to a claims
Read MoreUSDA invests $42M in rural telemedicine programs
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The USDA is granting $42.3 million to fund more than 80 new telemedicine projects
Read MorePatient recruiter convicted in $2.8M telemedicine scheme
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The owner of an Orlando, Fla.-based telemarketing call center was convicted of coordinating fraudulent genetic
Read MoreLawmakers want to permanently expand Medicare coverage of telehealth services
According to a bipartisan and bicameral group of 49 lawmakers telehealth technology has proved to be a reliable tool for
Read MoreThe 146 telehealth services Medicare is covering during the pandemic
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS since March has expanded the number of services Medicare will cover when provided
Read MoreTelemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
(By Bernard J. Wolfson for Kaiser Health News) As COVID-19 took hold in March, U.S. doctors limited in-person appointments —
Read MoreCMS adds 11 new telehealth services to Medicare coverage
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on Oct. 14 added 11 new services to the list of telehealth
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