The American Board of Telehealth and the American Telemedicine Association announced that they were teaming up to expand access to training and education for virtual care. Recently the ABT announced CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate. They have listed seven telemedicine-focused training models.
Telemedicine benefits for stroke patients
Patients reaching the hospitals with symptoms suggestive of a stroke require quick expert assessment and treatment to put a halt to brain damage, which could save their lives. Yet most hospitals don’t have round-the-clock stroke care teams.
Xavier Becerra, HHS Secretary nominee indicates support for virtual care
President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has indicated his support for telehealth. Xavier Becerra called attention to the effects of inequality on the health of vulnerable communities and acknowledged the role of digital health in addressing that inequity.
Mental health providers struggle to meet the increasing demand
The number of people needing mental health services has surged during the pandemic. However, the actual challenge is they are languishing on waiting lists, getting turned away, struggling to find affordable options.
Congress attempts to ease Telehealth Licensure Restrictions
A bill that would allow healthcare providers to use telehealth to treat any person in any state all through the coronavirus pandemic has been re-introduced by lawmakers. Telehealth has made it easier for Americans to get medical care, without leaving their homes in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic says Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), who re-filed the bill with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI).