Virtual care news, trends and reimbursement updates
Telehealth news covering program growth, utilization and payment. Becker's tracks telehealth reimbursement policy at the federal and state level and how virtual care fits into health system strategy.
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The U.K. National Health Service launched a free 24-hour telemedicine service called GP at Hand, the BBC reports.
Telehealth specialist Michael P. Adcock testified on the importance of broadband at a U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet hearing Nov. 7.
The Utah Education and Telehealth Network, a program established by the Utah State Legislature in the 1990s, held a ribbon-cutting for its remodeled broadband network operations center Nov. 9.
America’s military veterans deserve the very best medical services we can provide – and accreditation should play a key role in ensuring they receive the highest possible standard of healthcare, says Dr. Kevin Galpin, executive director, Telehealth Services Office of Connected…
Company rolls out financial education addressing the Department of Defense’s new Blended Retirement System
Wells Fargo
Sodexo’s focus on diversity and inclusion has earned recognition on Diversity Best Practice’s inaugural Inclusion Index
Sodexo
In a recent press release from Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced the expanding adoption of its Population Health Management solutions with health systems across the globe, including HealthONE, an integrated delivery network (IDN) in Denver, Colorado.
Philips
Olympus recognized by surgical health professionals’ reader-feedback for exceptional instrumentation
Olympus
The House approved a bill Tuesday that would allow healthcare providers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to practice telemedicine across state borders, thereby serving more veterans.
The Center for Connected Health Policy released its 50 state scan of telehealth reimbursement laws and Medicaid policies trends report.