Telehealth

The pandemic has forced the adoption of telehealth and other technologies that already existed, according to DrFirst President Cam Deemer.

This week's top stories include hospitals being unprepared for the next COVID-19 surge and the VA and Philips teaming up on tele-critical care.

Most patients have had positive experiences with video conferencing, and many said responses were quicker and more personalized.

This isn't a second wave. It's a first wave that never really went away.

CMS Administrator Seema Verma: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services needs help from Congress to make temporary flexibilities permanent.

Providers who e-prescribe birth control through apps and online pharmacies doubt the decision will significantly affect their practices, but they say the mandate is harmful for those who need contraception.

The full-service doctor's offices will be in 30 U.S. markets, with the intent to expand.

Erin Jospe, MD, chief medical officer at Kyruus, and AVIA VP Sonia Singh say that not only must the front door be easy to open, but it must extend beyond the system's website to search engines and guided interactions like text and chat.

Every month this year telehealth usage increased, but it wasn't until the pandemic that the numbers skyrocketed.

The insurer will provide an additional $6 million in financial support to independent primary care physicians and community health centers.