Doctor on Call? Lawmakers Debate How Much to Pay for Phone Appointments
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) It took covid-19 to give millions of Americans the option of telling their
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Doctors Tell How to Make the Most of Your Telehealth Visits
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) When the pandemic sidelined in-office visits at his practice, Dr. Dael Waxman “wasn’t
Read moreMental health matters, now more than ever
(Source – www.blog.va.gov) Life can be difficult regardless of a global pandemic. VA offers a variety of mental health treatment
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(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) “From Payor to Healthcare Partner,” a paper published by KPMG earlier this week,
Read moreMedicare and Telehealth: Coverage and Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Options for the Future
(By Wyatt Koma, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation published May 19, 2021) Telehealth, the provision of
Read moreWalmart Health to acquire telehealth provider: 6 details
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart Health has entered an agreement to acquire on-demand, multispecialty telehealth provider MeMD,
Read moreTelemedicine 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
Read moreVirtual 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
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