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David Smith, executive director for the Medicaid Transformation Project, says vulnerable people are being left behind by the telehealth revolution - and it's vital to address systemic racism, language barriers and social determinants of health.
Despite budgetary strains from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report predicts regulatory requirements and medical-service spending growth will benefit electronic health record vendors in the years to come.
Though mental health professionals say they're mostly pleased with the rapid shift to phone or video services, most plan to return to in-person care once the dangers from COVID-19 have subsided.