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Dr. Jeffrey M. Hoffman, chief medical information officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital, says the explosion of telehealth, videoconferencing and digital tools generally has been essential during COVID-19.
While the virtual care company maintains its momentum through the pandemic and Livongo merger, it also reported higher-than-expected losses during the quarter.
An annual review of state and federal laws regarding behavioral or mental health telemedicine highlights increased interest in the modality from policymakers and regulators.
The most common distractions were surfing the web, checking email or texting, with more than 24% of respondents admitting being distracted by these.
The primary care provider is also looking to expand into virtual physical therapy in the coming year.
Telehealth Connection TV: Dr. Danielle Hairston, psychiatry residency training director at Howard University College of Medicine, says virtual care isn't perfect, but its accessibility is an advantage.
To support health equity, Congress must expand access to telehealth, explains Terri Ripley, chair of the HIMSS Public Policy Committee.
The online appointment booking service called for a dismissal and re-filing of the former CEO's lawsuit, and outlined a financial rebound since his dismissal in a new blog post.
Telehealth Connection TV: Telehealth can be used to help with advance planning for end-of-life care, says the Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto.
This week's top stories include HHS requiring hospitals to report flu data, Americans wanting mental healthcare via telehealth, and Clover Health joining the public market by merging with Social Capital SPAC.