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Disaster preparedness, What we have learned from COVID 19 pandemic [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

COVID-19's impact surpasses previous pandemics, disrupting medical education by delaying clinical rotations and necessitating a rapid transition to telemedicine due to isolation and PPE shortages. 32% (n=11) reported patient satisfaction with telemedicine transitions.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider. With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns.

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Disparities in telehealth utilization among Medicare beneficiaries

Medical Xpress

A new study of telehealth utilization among Medicare beneficiaries in Arkansas showed race/ethnicity and rural/urban disparities. The study, which reported that the association between the number of chronic conditions and telehealth was strongest among White and rural beneficiaries, is published in the journal Telemedicine and e-Health.

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DEA extends telemedicine for prescribing controlled meds as pandemic measures end

Medical Xpress

Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday issued a six-month extension for people seeking to fill controlled medication prescriptions via telehealth.

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Low income, race, and rural residence among risk factors for low telemedicine literacy

Medical Xpress

Demographic factors including low income and living in a rural area are linked to low telemedicine literacy—which may limit access to plastic surgeons and other healthcare providers at a time of expanding use of telehealth and video visits, according to a report in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

You can now connect with an experienced endocrinologist using telemedicine from anywhere in the country. Here is how you can get an appointment right away and securely. Why Choose Online Endocrinology Appointments?

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Underserved patients report positive experience with telehealth

Medical Xpress

Most patients seen at a primary care clinic for underserved minority patients report positive experiences with telemedicine, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in Cureus.