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Video counseling at school was never an option before the pandemic, but an analysis by AP has found the service is now so prevalent it exists in 16 of the 20 largest school districts, including several in Florida.
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A maternal telehealth pilot program that began in 2021 was expanded this year to encompass 18 counties. During a recent committee hearing, senators discussed bringing it to the rest of the state.
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The company has made a number of attempts to incorporate healthcare into its platform and has started building momentum after some initial setbacks.
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The retail giant said customers can visit its virtual clinic through its website or app. There, they can compare prices and response times before picking a telemedicine provider from several options.
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The “front door” to the health system is changing, under pressure from increased demand, consolidation, and changing patient expectations.
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Physicians will still have to conduct in-person exams before approving patients for medical marijuana. But it will allow physicians to use telehealth for renew approvals.
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Supporters say the proposed rules would balance the goals of increasing access to health care and helping prevent medication misuse. Opponents say the rules would make it difficult for some patients — especially those in rural areas — to get care.
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A federal program in remote New Mexico has helped hundreds of pregnant mothers stay healthy, but it's running out of time and money despite a growing national maternity care crisis.
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Telehealth flourished during the pandemic thanks to relaxed rules that allowed prescribing without an in-person visit. Federal officials have decided to keep that in place for the time being.
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A growing number of hospitals are shifting care into patients' homes. That means moving medications, machines and staffing with it, but hospitals are finding patients heal better, and it's cheaper.