Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

"Health plans are offering more telemedicine and digital health coverage as part of a broader acceptance of virtual care; changes we believe will largely remain even after the Public Health Emergency ends," said Nathaniel Lacktman, partner and chair of the firm’s national telemedicine and digital health industry team, in a statement.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

When survey respondents were explained that federal privacy laws (namely, HIPAA) do not cover much of the data that flows into apps (such as that from wearable tech like smartwatches, connected fitness equipment, or nutrition tracking sites), two-thirds of Americans were concerned about their potential health privacy “leakages.”

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” Changes to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and the nation’s public health infrastructure are likely on the agenda.

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” The 2024 campaign — particularly the one for president — has been notably vague on policy. Could a second Trump administration embed misinformation in federal policy?

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