Amazon employees and their families living in Seattle will get access to tech-enabled Amazon Care. The tech giant will also offer face-to-face and virtual care options.
Caregivers look out for mHealth and Telehealth support
Surveys conducted by Oregon-based Cambia Health Solutions reveals that nearly two-thirds of the nation’s caregivers are using at least one mHealth or telehealth software to manage their caregiving responsibilities. Roughly 40 percent are looking for more digital health solutions to improve care management.
URAC purchase of CHQI programs, combines top telehealth accrediting organizations
URAC has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the programs of ClearHealth Quality Institute (CHQI), which is a health care accreditation organization based in Annapolis, MD.
Telemedicine provides solution to rural hospital challenges
Around three years ago, Valley Health - a regional health system based in rural Virginia was facing challenges while recruiting critical-care physicians for its flagship hospital and referral center.
USDA announces grants to encourage rural telehealth rollouts
The US Department of Agriculture announced new grant investments for infrastructure aimed at expanding education and healthcare access among rural US residents. The entire grant consists of 133 grants totaling $42.5 million, and are spread across 37 states and two US territories.