Telemedicine is booming — but many people still face huge barriers to virtual care
(By Juliet Isselbacher for STAT) As Covid-19 drives many patients away from in-person care and toward virtual visits, experts warn
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House bill would secure telehealth expansions after pandemic: 4 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. House July 16
Read moreUS insurers cutting telehealth coverage as COVID-19 cases surge
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) After changing policies to cover telehealth more broadly during the pandemic, some insurers are
Read moreBetter Hearing for Veterans, remotely
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) VHA’s Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) is bringing better hearing options to Veterans virtually. The VA Audiology and
Read moreIdaho makes COVID-19 telehealth expansions permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order June 22 to make telehealth
Read moreSenate leaders support making certain COVID-19 telehealth policies permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee this week expressed support to make
Read moreFDA clears Apple Watch ECG for remote patient visits during pandemic: 6 things to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA expanded the use of noninvasive patient-monitoring technologies, including the electrocardiogram app for the Apple
Read moreAt-Home Care Designed For COVID Likely Here To Stay At Cleveland Hospital
(By Brie Zeltner for Kaiser Health News) CLEVELAND, Ohio — In late March, Andrea Laquatra began to feel sick. At
Read moreVA receives $4.5M to establish national teleoncology center
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation will award the Department of Veterans Affairs $4.5 million
Read moreAccess VA Care and stay safe from COVID-19 with My HealtheVet
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) As we all take precautions to guard against COVID-19, being able to access VA health care is
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