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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. OIG Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi A. ON THE RECORD.

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VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans

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Department of Veterans Affairs says it's collaborating with Apple to boost the availability of telehealth services for veterans across the U.S. The program connects qualifying veterans with iPads, helping 50,000 of them more easily take part in telehealth services and access other VA virtual healthcare services.

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Patient engagement support vendor offers free telehealth to NY, NJ women

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to UPIC CEO Mary Tucker, the company uses the Mend platform to connect qualifying clients with certified health coaches, nutritionists, licensed naturopathic doctors and clinical psychologists at no cost. Department of Veteran Affairs St. WHY IT MATTERS. UPIC's services are HIPAA-compliant, Tucker said.

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Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

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News and Studies The American Telemedicine Association released three tools aimed at addressing disparity and inequity in care : Digital Infrastructure Disparities Score and Map, Economic and Social Value-Added Calculator, and a toolkit including all previously released resources.

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2023 may bring progress in SDOH tech, telehealth and interoperability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Sync for Social Needs coalition will unite leading health technology companies and health systems, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, to standardize the sharing of patient data on social determinants of health, including food insecurity. Q: The role of telemedicine is shifting.

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TRANSPARENCY: How Healthcare Providers Are Using Data To Advance Population Health Strategies

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Department of Veterans Affairs is invested in leveraging data and technology to transform healthcare. Apple is now hiring doctors to support its data-fueled wellness programs. telemedicine) or enhancing patients’ experience of care. It is no surprise that the U.S. discussed in the previous article.).

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health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.