Telehealth
Most patients have had positive experiences with video conferencing, and many said responses were quicker and more personalized.
This isn't a second wave. It's a first wave that never really went away.
CMS Administrator Seema Verma: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services needs help from Congress to make temporary flexibilities permanent.
Providers who e-prescribe birth control through apps and online pharmacies doubt the decision will significantly affect their practices, but they say the mandate is harmful for those who need contraception.
The full-service doctor's offices will be in 30 U.S. markets, with the intent to expand.
Every month this year telehealth usage increased, but it wasn't until the pandemic that the numbers skyrocketed.
The insurer will provide an additional $6 million in financial support to independent primary care physicians and community health centers.
The challenge aims to combat the loneliness that older adults, people with disabilities and veterans experience, especially during pandemic.
A real-time claims initiative is available statewide to help generate better cash flow for providers facing economic hardship during COVID-19.
Despite the benefits, barriers remain in place, preventing the widespread, long-term use of the service.