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The Health Insurance Premium for a Family Averages $25,572 in 2024 – KFF’s Annual Update on Employer-Sponsored Benefits

Health Populi

There are numerous facets on employer-sponsored health care to explore in the KFF report’s 220 pages, but I’m going to focus in on a few issues with which I’m working these days: on prescription drugs, telehealth, and mental health.

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HHS, DOD and vendors partner for critical care via telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the past few months, the organizations have deployed telemedicine services to support care in at least a half-a-dozen states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. In June 2020, Avel and ViTel Net, a telehealth technology company, were awarded funds as a team to compete in the NETCCN project, provided by the U.S.

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Joe Kvedar is new president-elect of American Telemedicine Association

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association has elected Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, vice president of connected health at Partners HealthCare and a professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, has served as ATA president before – from 2004-2005 – and also served on its board for several years. Kvedar to be its next president.

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Telepsychiatry saves east Texas hospitals $18 million over 7 years

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The requirements have changed dramatically and telemedicine now needs to influence clinical, operational and financial outcomes." Burke sought the help of Dr. Avrim Fishkind, then the CEO of JSA Health, which was recently acquired by telemedicine vendor SOC Telemed. From there, an emergency care model was born. MARKETPLACE.

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Providence forges a new path with a virtual nursing unit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" PROPOSAL Since 2004, Providence has been using various telemedicine technologies and virtual care models, including Teladoc Health, to support safe, high-quality care across the organization. MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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Telemedicine Today: May 2016

American Well

Telemedicine Today: May 2016. Welcome to the May 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! Being at the American Telemedicine Association conference reminded us yet again why we find healthcare, and specifically telemedicine, to be so inspiring. 6 Tips on Health System Telemedicine Integration.

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How Telehealth is Expanding OB/GYN Care in Rural Communities

GlobalMed

Between 2004 and 2014, 179 rural counties lost hospital-based obstetric services ; by 2014, more than half of all rural counties lacked a hospital offering maternity care. Luckily, telehealth can change that by supporting not only women’s overall health but optimizing healthy pregnancies and births. 5 Advantages to OB/GYN Telemedicine.