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Brightline, a virtual care platform focussing on bringing mental healthcare to children, has secured $72 million from investors, including Optum and Google.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will keep virtual care available to veterans after the pandemic ends, according to a June 23 report by The Military Times.
During the pandemic, out of necessity, the adoption and use of telehealth grew exponentially. Health systems that already had telehealth programs rapidly expanded these offerings, while other health systems sprinted to implement virtual care capabilities. This resulted in a dramatic…
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The Federal Communications Commission on June 17 awarded $31 million in funding to 32 healthcare organizations as a part of its $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program, which funds telehealth projects developed by providers across the country.
Remote care monitoring platform Current Health is the latest organization to join Moving Health Home, a healthcare coalition founded by Amazon Care, Intermountain and Ascension, Current Health said June 15.
Convenience and infection control are the top reasons patients opt for telehealth appointments, while the lack of human interaction and connectivity issues are the aspects they find most challenging, according to recent research from Deloitte.
Telemedicine companies are pushing subscriptions as a main driver to build on the growth they have maintained among consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 15 Guardian report.
Telehealth provisions made last year during the beginning of the pandemic are set to expire once the public health emergency ends, but several lawmakers are working to introduce new regulations that would continue its support, according to a June 14…
Policymakers have yet to reach a consensus on how much taxpayer money should be spent on telehealth appointments conducted via phone. Advocates say they are crucial for patients who don't have video visit technology, while critics say they don't match…
IRVING, Texas (BUSINESS WIRE), June 10, 2021 - Vizient, Inc. hosted a virtual congressional briefing on Wednesday, June 9, titled, “Telehealth, Not Just a Pandemic Back-up Plan.” Panelists discussed how hospitals provide telehealth services, lessons learned regarding the increased utilization of…
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