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As reported in Healthcare Informatics on Nov, 7th, "The Online Care service will aim to improve access by allowing Veterans to have online visits with their own providers, as well as multi-disciplinary care teams when needed, through the Internet. Using two-way video, secure text chat and/or phone, providers will be able to review patients’ clinical information, discuss symptoms, provide medical advice, and diagnose and prescribe medications as appropriate. At the end of each online consultation, a record will be captured automatically that the Veteran can share with appropriate healthcare providers, maintaining continuity of care."
Just a few months ago I was on a panel to discuss Telehealth at Bloomberg/BusinessWeek's NYC studio .
In January, 2011 the World Health Organization produces report on Telehealth.
This is great news for rural America and for our Veterans. In fact, last night it was reported that internet broadband services are to be provided to low income Americans for $9 per month. Amazing! After I heard that I said to my husband.. they're preparing for Telehealth and Telemedicine!
Wow, things are moving so fast it is becoming difficult to stay informed!
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