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This rural Victorian was set for a 'debilitating' stroke until a timely telehealth appointment saved him

David Harlem had hardly needed a sick day in his life — until he experienced symptoms that indicated he was in grave danger.

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It’s ‘telehealth vs. no care’: Doctors say Congress risks leaving patients vulnerable

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dr. Corey Siegel was more prepared than most of his peers.

Tribune News Service

Biden's plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered

President Joe Biden announced on Jan. 30, 2023, that he intends to end both the national emergency and the public health emergency declarations related to COVID-19 on May 11, 2023.

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Cuts to telehealth in Ontario mean fewer trans and non-binary people will have access to life-saving health care

Amid a crumbling health-care system and rising transphobia, trans and non-binary people in Ontario are facing a new challenge: reduced access to gender-affirming care. Changes to how the Ontario government funds virtual health-care services have led to the closure of a key resource, the Connect-Clinic.

The Conversation

FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users’ personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent

The Independent UK

What will change once federal COVID-19 emergency ends in May?

The pandemic increased health care coverage, boosted telehealth, beefed up food assistance and offered universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests. On May 11, President Joe Biden plans to end the emergencies declared for the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s "telehealth vs. no care"

Telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries grew from less than 1% pre-pandemic to more than 32% in April 2020

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How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?

The declaration of a COVID-19 public health emergency three years ago changed the lives of millions of Americans by offering increased health care coverage, beefed-up food assistance and universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests

The Independent UK

Doctors are setting debt collectors on Telehealth bill dodgers

Former AMA president Dr Mukesh Haikerwal has called in debt collectors to chase up payment for telehealth consultations.

The New Daily

Doctors and patients are sold on telehealth. Congress is still unsure about its long-term future

A recent $1.7 trillion spending package included a funding extension for remote medicine—through 2024.

Fortune

'Shortfalls' in telehealth rollout: audit

The auditor-general has released a report of its probe into the expansion of telehealth services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Looming pandemic deadline threatens access to some prescription drugs

Prescriptions for controlled substances would require an in-person visit.

Axios

With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients

Getting abortion medication online is easier than ever thanks to regulatory changes. The practice is pushing the boundaries of the traditional doctor-patient relationship.

WEKU

Prescribing controlled drugs over Zoom

Restrictions on telehealth prescriptions for controlled substances were waived during the pandemic—but may not last

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Behavioral telehealth loses momentum without a regulatory boost

Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic. That benefited both patients (for their health) and telehealth startups (to make money).

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Diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour, Terry hit the road with his caravan

It was Terry Crisp's lifelong dream to travel across Australia with a caravan. But instead of red dust and secluded beaches, he found himself in hospital.

Tribune News Service

Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients

Amanda Shelley was sitting in her dentist’s waiting room when she received a call from the police. A local teenage girl had been sexually assaulted and needed an exam.

Axios

The evolving business of virtual second opinions

The telehealth explosion made it easier for patients to search out advice from top doctors across the country — and for health systems to get more revenue beyond their physical footprints.

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Planned Parenthood begins telemedicine abortions in Kansas following key court ruling

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Telemedicine abortions have begun in Kansas, potentially making it easier for residents of Missouri and other nearby states with abortion bans to end their pregnancies, despite repeated efforts by Kansas legislators to prohibit the procedure.

ABC News

Suspected telehealth scam Dr ASAP linked to failed Tristar Medical Group

An online telehealth service suspected to be a scam is linked to failed national GP chain Tristar Medical Group, which collapsed earlier this year owing millions of dollars to doctors and the government.

Tribune News Service

Bill to aid pregnant women heads to Biden

The U.S. Senate passed a bill by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., that aims to improve maternal health in rural areas that lack internet access.

ABC News

Victoria's voluntary assisted dying program under the spotlight after regional man's long wait

Alan Clark wanted to end his life on his own terms after being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological condition, but he died a "horrific" death before he had a chance.

Fortune

This startup wants to help you get an appointment with a specialist doctor faster

Patients can wait weeks for a physician referral. This telehealth startup is reducing that process to a matter of hours.

The Conversation

More businesses are offering online medical certificates and telehealth prescriptions. What are the pros and cons?

Telehealth has played an important role during the pandemic. Telephone and online consultations have enabled social distancing and kept patients and clinicians safe from transmissible infections.

WEKU

Kentucky Attorney General asks federal agencies to permanently extend telehealth options for opioid

Kentucky’s top prosecutor is asking federal agencies to permanently extend telehealth options for people dealing with opioid use disorder.

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