Virtual care news, trends and reimbursement updates
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Last month, NewYork-Presbyterian dedicated The Hauser Institute for Health Innovation in recognition of Rita E. Hauser and Gustave M. Hauser, who have given more than $50 million to support the health system's telehealth services.
Here are 12 hospitals and health systems that implemented telehealth technology and services in June.
The USDA awarded $500,000 to 25 healthcare facilities across Michigan to help expand the state's telemedicine services for opioid addiction, Times Union reports.
Fairfield (Conn.) University's school of nursing received a $2.64 million federal grant to establish a telehealth curriculum, according to Daily Voice Plus.
Healthcare consumers are evolving and their expectations for convenience, affordability and quality are redefining how they engage at each stage of care.
Joseph Cacchione, MD, Ascension Michigan CEO and Executive Vice President, Ascension Clinical & Network Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched a telehealth pilot program at select VA medical centers and remote facilities across the country to increase patients' access to audiology care specialists.
The USDA granted $465,000 to Marietta Memorial Hospital in Ohio to implement a telemedicine program for opioid addiction, NBC affiliate WTAP reports.
The USDA is awarding Nevada more than $226,000 in grants to install video and audio technology needed for telemedicine appointments in rural counties.
Savannah, Ga.-based Southcoast Health partnered with Teladoc Health to launch a mobile app that patients can access for virtual healthcare appointments.
The FCC voted July 10 to approve a $100 million connected care pilot program that aims to provide telehealth services to low-income patients in rural America.