Government would extend Medicare telehealth coverage
On October 1st, Medicare’s authority to pay for telehealth care outside of rural health settings expired. This caused providers to
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VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy
(By Katia Riddle for NPR) The US Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be backing off a plan to send
Read MoreJoint Commission unveils new accreditation
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Health News) The Joint Commission has created a new telehealth accreditation program for eligible hospitals,
Read MoreBridging 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 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’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
Read MoreDon’t let winter woes weigh on your wellness
(Source – news.va.gov) It’s easy to feel like hibernating all winter. Some people don’t like going out in cold weather.
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