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Disparities in Pain Care Treatment In The Socioeconomic World

Allen W. Burton, M.D. - 6/10/2021 - 3

Digital and telehealth are potential solutions for many, helping bridge the divide for those who have few options because of socioeconomic factors.

New Features on Doximity’s Telehealth Application Make It Even Easier to Connect

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 4/20/2021 - 0

Last year, Doximity launched a new video calling capability to […]

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What Will Healthcare Look Like in a Post-COVID-19 World? (Part 1)

Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA - 12/22/2020 - 0

Notes from HLTH VRTL 2020: The future of healthcare post-COVID and anticipated impacts of changes on the care of autoimmune disease.

In the Face of a Medicaid Tsunami, Telehealth is More Important Than Ever

Steven R. Newmark, JD, MPA - 11/30/2020 - 0

Telehealth utilization under Medicaid surged during the pandemic providing needed services to the vulnerable. Ongoing funding must be ensured

Fear of COVID-19 Keeps Patients From Seeking Medical Care

Elise M. V. Wong - 10/13/2020 - 1

A new survey finds that fear of COVID-19 has kept people from seeking medical care, including people with chronic conditions.

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Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 10/4/2020 - 0

Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update.

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Chronic Wounds: How Self-care Can Help Speed Healing

Jeffrey Nelson, Ph.D. - 9/20/2020 - 0

Optimal self-care for patients with chronic wounds includes dressing changes, good nutrition, and recognizing warning signs of infection.

New Long-Term Care Benefits Added to Medicare Advantage Plans

Lindsay M Engle - 7/21/2020 - 4

Medicare’s coverage of long-term care is limited, but new benefits added to some Medicare Advantage plans will help more seniors to continue to live at home

Telehealth Project to Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients During COVID Crisis

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 4/23/2020 - 1

A telehealth project to improve treatment for patients at highest risk for stroke has been launched by PPAHS and supported by a BMS-Pfizer Alliance Grant

Ria Health: Rehab for Alcohol Abuse Disorder on Your Phone

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 2/15/2020 - 1

Ria Health is a digital health startup that combines objective data with medication to help people with alcohol abuse disorder reach their goals for treatment.

Teledentistry Makes It Possible to Straighten Your Teeth from Home

Jon Marashi, DDS - 2/12/2020 - 2

Teledentistry is being used to straighten teeth at home. For certain patients, it is a less costly, more convenient alternative to traditional orthodontia.

Physician Innovators: Empowered to Change Healthcare

Gregory Sanders, MD, FACC - 10/8/2019 - 0

Physician innovators empowered to solve problems are key to meaningful change in healthcare. They understand the issues because they deal with them everyday.