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The move was inspired by the emotional and behavioral health struggles of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The gap in service utilization due to the PHE may have a substantial impact on long-term health outcomes, the agency found.
Telehealth Connection TV: The senator from Virginia, a longtime telehealth advocate, says it will take a "sizable federal commitment" to get Americans connected.
Eligible households can receive a $50 monthly reduction on internet service bills, along with up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop or tablet.
This week's top stories include a ransomware attack affecting multiple healthcare providers and concerns that telehealth reimbursement parity may lead to overutilization.
Cigna says it expects demand for virtual care, especially for behavioral health services, to remain high post-pandemic.
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Healthcare organizations need to be more agile and flexible and enable care to be delivered anywhere, says Aamir Siddiqi, director of Healthcare End User Computing at VMware.
Walmart’s acquisition of MeMD is an investment in omnichannel access to care that directly competes with traditional providers.
COVID-19 has highlighted a need to build a more equitable system for maternal health, says Dr. Deborah Maufi, chief medical officer at Babymoon Care.
The use of in-home monitoring for Type 2 diabetes and hypertension patients led to twice as many activities completed by nurses.
