Telehealth

Erin Jospe, MD, chief medical officer at Kyruus, and AVIA VP Sonia Singh say that not only must the front door be easy to open, but it must extend beyond the system's website to search engines and guided interactions like text and chat.

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.

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New report finds the growth of telemedicine visits has plateaued and accounts for a relatively small percentage of rebounding ambulatory care.

COVID-19 has forced more virtual visits, an experience that many patients find as more convenient, time-saving and equal to in-person care, says Dr. Chris Hobson, CMO for Orion Health.