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Mental health conditions remain the most popular telehealth diagnosis, while COVID-19 has fallen out of the top five, nonprofit researcher FAIR Health reported.

As the pressure of shortages continues to mount, hospitals are turning to virtual nursing to alleviate stress and connect patients with more resources. These three hospitals and systems have recently expanded or implemented the practice:

Rates of follow-up appointments in physicians offices have remained steady over the past three years, but follow-ups after telehealth appointments are slightly more likely, according to a report published Jan. 9 by Epic Research.

A 45- to 59-minute telehealth urgent care visit from New York City-based Mount Sinai cost one patient $660, raising questions as the price was extremely high for a virtual visit and as the appointment was ruled out of network by…

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