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Study: Telehealth reduces likelihood of fatal opioid overdoses

The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the pandemic was linked to a reduced likelihood of fatal drug overdoses among Medicare beneficiaries, a study found.

Telehealth effective during pandemic, study says

Handling routine health concerns by phone or video is a safe and effective option, according to an analysis of Kaiser Permanente Northern California telehealth visits occurring early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden to end COVID-19 emergency

The Biden Administration will end on May 11 the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies declared in 2020.

Consumer Attitudes Changing on Accessing Care Remotely

The pandemic’s impact on how consumers access health care is being measured on a daily basis, and early data show dramatic increases in virtual care visits. Now, researchers and provider organizations are assessing how consumers’ experiences during the pandemic may affect how they access care in the future.

HHS announces test-to-treat telehealth pilot for COVID-19

The Department of Health and Human Services will launch this month a COVID-19 Home Test to Treat telehealth pilot program in Berks County, Pa. Program organizers will work this year with public health departments to expand the program to 100,000 people in vulnerable communities.

Caring for Kids at Home: Gillette Children's Virtual Rehab Program

In this Members in Action podcast, Julia Resnick, director of strategic initiatives at the AHA, and Thomas Harris, Jr., Executive Vice President of Operations at Gillette Children’s in Saint Paul, Minnesota, discuss how Gillette Children’s virtual rehab program has enabled them to better serve their patients.

Report details future of telehealth after COVID-19

Congress and the Biden administration should extend most telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries for another two years after the public health emergency ends to allow studies to continue on telehealth’s impact on access, cost, quality and outcomes, a report said.

How to Reconnect with Patients as the Pandemic Slows

Many people during the pandemic lost trust and felt increasingly disconnected from other individuals, the media and the federal government. At the same time, there’s been an upswing in connections with employers, businesses and brands. This shift creates an opportunity for hospitals and health systems to fill a void.

Out-of-state telehealth visits could expand access to care

A study found that permanently relaxing state restrictions to allow telehealth visits out of state would likely offer immediate convenience to patient