Telehealth
The final rule will override state laws to create a nationwide telehealth program to improve care access and reduce wait times for veterans.
When every second counts, treating stroke patients in an ambulance setting with telemedicine means the median time between vehicle arrival to treatment with the clot-busting drug tPA is 31 minutes.
The lack of telemedicine's accessibility can negatively affect patient engagement and follow-through in care, according to new research.
The bills, introduced by the Committee on Veterans Affairs, also give legislative authority for VA providers to practice telemedicine across state lines.
The bill is a compromise from proposals made in the fall and would let veterans see a private sector provider if a VA provider agrees it’s in their best interest.
While reimbursement is largely seen as a roadblock, a number of bold companies are forging ahead now rather than waiting for payment issues to be settled.
A hospital or clinic creates an extra layer of anxiety but care can be implemented in video-based therapy, which is finding success for patients, and providers.
New version of the company's software aims to make it easier for acute care providers to order up virtual consults.
With the new acquisition, the virtual care company says it's building out its platform to better handle interoperability and data management continuity for small physicians practices and multi-hospital systems alike.
The deal is expected to help American Well grow its acute care capabilities with access to Avizia’s hospital-based custom software workflows for over 40 clinical specialties.