MedCity News February 16, 2021
Of all populations, our veterans need—and deserve—the best quality care available. Virtual care technology and remote monitoring devices are easy to implement, cost-effective solutions that remove barriers and make that care possible.
The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it both challenges and opportunities to providers nationwide. In just a matter of weeks—sometime days—providers implemented telehealth solutions to accommodate virtual visits, created curbside check-in procedures, and updated CPT coding protocols for Covid-19. Now that mass vaccinations are beginning, the end of the pandemic is finally in sight. Clinics are now, or soon will be, working towards full in-person service once again. The question for many is whether to continue offering virtual care ongoing. For those with a large population of veterans, the...