Access to Care

New Center Aims to Further Telehealth Research, Education

by Mark Melchionna

After receiving approval from its Board of Regents, Texas A&M University plans to add a Telehealth Institute to its health system, supporting virtual care-related research, education, and clinical...

Telehealth Made Mental Healthcare Accessible During Pandemic

by Mark Melchionna

Published in the Journal of Counseling and Development, a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) found that mental healthcare quality did not decline and accessibility improved...

Northwell Health Offers Telehealth Consults to State Department

by Mark Melchionna

After being selected as a subcontractor by the US Department of State (DOS), Northwell Direct will assist DOS providers in treating US government employees stationed overseas. Following the growth of...

Telehealth Initiative Aims to Support Virtual Care for Older Adults

by Mark Melchionna

In pursuit of age-inclusive healthcare, the West Health Institute, the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center at UVA Health, and the UVA Health geriatrics section are working to launch a telehealth...

Grant Supports Expansion of Pediatric Telehealth Offerings in Montana

by Mark Melchionna

A two-year partnership between Montana Pediatrics and the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, which includes a $1 million investment, aims to expand a pediatric telehealth program to increase...

Enhancing Patient Access, Experience at Virtual Care’s Front Door

by Anuja Vaidya

Virtual care has evolved rapidly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From telehealth visits to remote patient monitoring to hospital-at-home, various virtual care modalities have become ingrained in the healthcare delivery system....

Legislation Aims to Support Telehealth Access in Rural Areas

by Mark Melchionna

Earlier this month, a group of six United States House representatives introduced the Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act, which intends to maintain regional telehealth access and Medicare coverage...

Partnership Adds In-Home Care Model to Enhance Patient Access

by Mark Melchionna

A partnership between Included Health and DispatchHealth led to the creation of a virtual-to-in-home care model to support patients with injuries, illnesses, and diseases while allowing them to remain...

NC Health System Launches Virtual Care Clinic in Apartment Building

by Mark Melchionna

Atrium Health has launched a virtual care clinic to provide Peppertree Apartment residents of Ascent Housing with remote care options. The clinic includes an onsite healthcare technician, a medical...

Patients Prefer Telehealth to In-Person Assessments for Cancer Care

by Mark Melchionna

Published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN), results of a new study from the Moffitt Cancer Center indicate that patients ranked telehealth higher than in-person care...

Partnership Aims to Expand Virtual Care Access for EMS Patients

by Mark Melchionna

Emergency medical services (EMS) provider Falck announced a collaboration with MD Ally to expand the scope of care for Alameda County, California residents by enabling EMS professionals to connect...

Expanded Telehealth Access Can Cut Millions in Rural Health Costs

by Anuja Vaidya

Expanding broadband infrastructure in rural areas and increasing access to telehealth could result in millions in healthcare cost savings, according to a new report. Released by the Southern Rural...

Viewpoint: Telehealth Access for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment is Needed

by Mark Melchionna

Published in Health Affairs, a new viewpoint article emphasized the prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD)-related deaths and how regulatory actions are needed to ensure access to virtual care for OUD...

Providence Launches Remote Patient Monitoring Program for Chronic Care

by Mark Melchionna

A new partnership between Cadence and Providence aims to add remote patient monitoring (RPM) and responsive virtual care capabilities to clinics across seven states, enabling providers to remotely...

FL Health System to Launch Virtual Sitting, Nursing Capabilities

by Mark Melchionna

Orlando Health is deploying a platform known as ThinkAndor to begin virtual sitting and virtual nursing resources to enhance virtual inpatient experiences. Created by Andor Health, ThinkAndor is a...

West Virginia Patients Gain Access to Cardiology Telehealth Services

by Mark Melchionna

Located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Mon Health System has announced the availability of cardiology telehealth services to provide patients with customized care while eliminating the need for...

BIPOC Provider Expands Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Via Virtual Care

by Anuja Vaidya

ReKlame Health, a behavioral healthcare provider focusing on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, launched a new alcohol use disorder (AUD) program supported by virtual...

Federal Funding to Boost Telehealth Services for Vulnerable Groups in NY

by Anuja Vaidya

Federal funding will help expand telehealth services for numerous underserved groups in Western New York. US Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has secured $2 million in the federal 2023 budget to...

Program Aims to Provide School-Based, Virtual Behavioral Healthcare

by Mark Melchionna

Led by Hallowell-based MCD Global Health (MCD), an effort that began in the spring of 2022 aims to provide students at Woodland Elementary and Woodland Junior-Senior High School in Baileyville, Maine,...

Digital Divide Limits Telehealth Use in Rural Areas

by Mark Melchionna

A study from the University of Cincinnati (UC) found that although the rise in technology use benefits many aspects of healthcare delivery, telehealth access disparities will likely continue in rural...

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