Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
(By Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker for NPR) Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from
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Telehealth
Bridging health care gaps for Veterans with TeleCardiology
(Source – news.va.gov) VA has made great strides in improving access to specialized cardiology care for Veterans residing in rural
Read MoreIntegrated TeleOT provides virtual occupational therapy
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans leaving a care facility and returning home may need to adjust their living space or lifestyle
Read MoreGerofit keeps older Veterans active through personalized wellness
(Source – news.va.gov) Around half of America’s Veterans are 65 years or older, meaning VA serves an increasingly aging population
Read MoreCovid and Medicare Payments Spark Remote Patient Monitoring Boom
(By Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker for KFF Health News) Billy Abbott, a retired Army medic, wakes at 6
Read MoreInnovation to reduce amputations and keep Veterans walking
(Source – news.va.gov) When the pandemic hit, the U.S. health care system saw unprecedented levels of delayed appointments. Most elective
Read MoreVA Video Connect: Where convenience and quality care align
(Source – news.va.gov) VA Video Connect (VVC) makes it easier than ever for caregivers to join the telehealth visits of
Read MoreTeleNephrology provides critical kidney care to Veterans across the country
(Source – news.va.gov) In the United States, an estimated 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease. For those 65 and
Read MoreBest Buy Health plans bigger healthcare presence in 2024
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) Best Buy Health became a major player in healthcare over the last 12
Read MoreVA’s remote temperature monitoring prevents diabetic limb loss
(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s remote temperature monitoring program encourages Veterans to use the Podimetrics SmartMat in their podiatry care. The
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