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Audio-only telehealth benefits patients in need, study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As more data emerges about the use of telemedicine during the pandemic, stakeholders have highlighted its potential importance in addressing disparities in health outcomes. At the same time, elected officials and industry leaders have flagged the possibility that telehealth could potentially worsen inequity.

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3 Ways Healthcare Can Help Solve the Biggest Health Equity Challenges for Youth Impacted by the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems

HIT Consultant

Studies from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examine the intersection of public assistance programs and child welfare system involvement. Mental health screenings are also required within the first 30 days for children in out-of-home placements. Embracing a holistic, strength-based approach can help improve health outcomes.

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Five Reasons A Clinician Should Attend ATA’s Annual Conference

Healthcare IT Today

I heard about examples of where digital health currently is being reimbursed well and where it is struggling to be cost effective along with the many factors to consider when applying to different practice models.

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The Role of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) in Facilitating Seamless Data Sharing Among Healthcare Entities

Healthcare IT Today

Timi Leslie, Founder and President at BluePath Health and Connecting for Better Health TEFCA provides a foundational standard for interoperability, crucial for the success of state-level interoperability initiatives across the country.

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ATA: What's ahead for telehealth policy after the pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"As we know, [President] Biden has said in recent days that the pandemic is over, so it's possible that the technical public health emergency might expire sometime in the very near future," said Megan Herber, director at Faegre Drinker who advises ATA and ATA Action on all things Federal policy. " ON THE RECORD.

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