The telehealth program offers access to a physician, psychologist or counselor through video or audio call.
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Operation Warp Speed is on track for January but prioritization is necessary, officials say
An HHS official said that the federal government hopes to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for every American.
UnitedHealth study shows capitation model works to improve value-based care
UHG compared differences in preventive care and chronic condition metrics between capitated and fee-for-service payment.
HHS invests $6.5 million to expand COVID-19 testing capacity
By September, the U.S. will have the capacity to do 90 million tests a month, if needed, says Adm. Brett Giroir of HHS.
Healthcare industry is grappling with the emergence of counterfeit PPE in the COVID-19 battle
A “gray market” for bogus products has emerged, with profiteers hoping to benefit from hospitals’ need for PPE.
New telehealth technology uses the TV set
A team from the VA visited MedSign and talked about the company becoming a vendor of the U.S. government, CEO says.
CMS proposes coverage updates for artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices
About 6.5 million Americans live with heart failure and these technologies can save their lives, according to CMS.
Reused and out-of-date N95 masks still effective at preventing COVID-19
NIOSH-rated masks can also be subjected to sterilization with hydrogen peroxide or ethylene oxide without compromising efficiency.
Sentara Healthcare, Cone Health seek merger estimated to be worth $11.5 billion
There would be no cash involved in the transaction, with combined reserves and assets allowing more funds for new projects.
CMS announces a new value-based payment model for rural healthcare providers
Rural providers can pursue care transformation such as expanding telehealth to allow the beneficiary’s place of residence to be an originating site.
