VA, Walmart launch telehealth pilot program to deliver medical services in rural areas

(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Walmart on Dec. 10 opened their first telehealth services pilot location in Asheboro, N.C., according to a news release.

The pilot is part of VA’s Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations initiative, which is a multisite pilot program that leverages Philips technology to provide remote and virtual care to veterans in rural areas. VA partnered with Walmart for the telehealth pilot last December.  Continue reading article here…

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