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UVA Health increasing telemedicine for emergency services CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia Health System is using a $1.5 million grant to increase telehealth for paramedics treating stroke patients in rural communities. "Nowadays, we've got intervention for stroke that can change people's outcome, but those are time critical," said Dr. George Lindbeck. Officials are teaching paramedics in rural communities how to recognize acute stroke, and expanding technology that allows the paramedics to speak with stroke neurologists from the back of the ambulance or in the patient's home.  more Telethink Health Our doctors are available 24/7/365

The choice between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage? It’s easier than you think. (PART 2) Traditional Medicare’s upfront costs are high  "Traditional Medicare does not have an out-of-pocket cap. Unless people have supplemental coverage to pick up their out-of-pocket costs, their upfront costs in traditional Medicare are high. They easily could spend $3,000 on supplemental coverage and Part D prescription drug coverage. And, that’s on top of their Medicare Part B premium."  more Eliminate high deductibles and copays for routine office visits with  Telethink Health

Two visions of telehealth’s future Longterm optimism:  Congress in December extended eased rules permitting Medicare patients and those on high-deductible health plans to more easily access virtual care. more Avoid high deductibles and copays with Telethhink Health

FTC bans BetterHelp from sharing consumer data with advertisers, issues $7.8M fine "As part of the deal, Teladoc-owned BetterHelp would be banned from sharing consumer data with third parties for marketing purposes, and must change its business practices around data use. BetterHelp will also pay $7.8 million to consumers as part of the settlement, which needs to be approved by a federal judge. BetterHelp did not have to admit wrongdoing for the settlement, and said it is committed to member privacy in a statement posted to its website Thursday." more Telethink Health for privacy + more benefits

Texans Turn to Telehealth While Battling Primary Care Deserts As Austin’s population grows, plenty of people are experiencing increased wait times and delays in health care. This is a direct result of primary care deserts — when there aren’t enough healthcare workers to provide primary care for most of the local population. "Within the Austin area, the average wait time to visit a primary care doctor is 26 days." more Best telehealth family plan Telethink New Health America

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Patients may soon be able to obtain addiction treatments and medications through telehealth visits — without having to see a doctor in person. "The move would permit medical providers on a permanent basis to prescribe non-narcotic drugs in one 30-day supply after a single telehealth visit. This is likely to go into effect days before Mr. Biden plans to end the public health emergency on May 11. The rules also carve out an exception for buprenorphine, a drug used to treat opioid addiction." more Behavioral health, addiction and more @ Telethink Health