By Mark Melchionna
May 15, 2023 – A new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW Medicine) found that despite an overall level of patient satisfaction with medication abortions, those that took place…
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Despite the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, hospitals and healthcare systems continue to face significant challenges. Financial constraints, workforce shortages, and potential legislation threaten patient access to care. Proposed bills on…
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Despite the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, hospitals and healthcare systems continue to face significant challenges. Financial constraints, workforce shortages, and potential legislation threaten patient access to care. Proposed bills on…
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By Mark Melchionna
May 12, 2023 – 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…
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By Mark Melchionna
May 11, 2023 – In the process of ensuring equity among in-state residents, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) described that low-income Californians experienced many benefits from telehealth and intend to continue receiving…
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The CDC recommends that healthcare facilities assess risks, consider stakeholder input and local metrics, and use their discretion to determine when and how to implement universal masking. The guidelines no longer depend on the…
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The U.S. DEA and HHS have extended telemedicine flexibilities for controlled medication prescriptions, initially granted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension, lasting six months until November 2023, allows virtual prescribing and promises a grace…
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This past week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it would temporarily extend telemedicine flexibilities for the prescription of certain controlled medications granted under the COVID-19 Public…
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Augusta University Health launched its Virtual Care at Home program in February 2021 as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like hospitals across the nation, it was limited on bed capacity and had…
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Christopher Johnson, President and co-CEO of TeleTracking, has suggested that healthcare organizations need to focus on operational interoperability, adopt the idea of “Boundaryless Healthcare,” and reflect on the progress made during the pandemic. He…
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