![]() “The Federal Communications Commission approved its 10th wave of COVID-19 telehealth program applications, awarding another $20.18 million to 67 healthcare providers across the country. The Federal Communications Commission Awarded $20.18M In Telehealth Funding To 67 Different Health Care Providers, Surpassing $100M In Total Program Funding. More recently doctors have been using the platform to keep their patients safe from the coronavirus.” (Krystina Alarcon, “Is Telehealth Here To Stay?,” FOX News, 5/4/20) The convenience of the ‘e-doc’ is meant to streamline medicine and the services they provide. You can easily get a prescription refill or ask your doctor questions at the click of a button without ever stepping foot into an office. Telehealth and telemedicine platforms allow doctors and nurses to practice medicine virtually. “With the surge of doctors’ offices transitioning to telemedicine platforms during the coronavirus crisis, many patients are left wondering whether the remote services are a practical alternative for your average doctor visit. Telehealth And Telemedicine Platforms Are Allowing Doctors And Nurses To Practice Medicine Virtually. “Insurers Are Moving To Expand Networks And Provide Virtual Primary Care Plans At Lower Premiums And Less Cost-Sharing For Patients.” “Convinced that telemedicine, which exploded during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders, is here to stay, insurers are moving to expand networks and provide virtual primary care plans at lower premiums and less cost-sharing for patients.” (Sara Hansard, “Telehealth, Tested In Covid-19 Crucible, Expands In Health Plans,” Bloomberg Law, 6/17/20) “CMS since March has expanded the number of services Medicare will cover when provided via telehealth to help support access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.” (Jackie Drees, “The 146 Telehealth Services Medicare Is Covering During The Pandemic,” Becker’s Hospital Review, 11/3/20) The 146 Telehealth Services Medicare Is Covering During The Pandemic. Health Care Leaders And The Federal Government Are Making It Easier For Americans To Seek Care Using Telehealth Services, Drive-up Clinics, Hospitals And More: As we work to defeat and overcome COVID-19, the free market is empowering patients to choose where and how they receive care. ![]() ![]() WASHINGTON – America’s leading doctors, nurses, clinicians, hospitals, health insurance providers, biopharmaceutical companies and employers are committed to working together in this unprecedented time to ensure every American can access the care they need and deserve.
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