Another option for both rural and urban residents is telemedicine & telehealth software that allows patients to connect with a doctor or nurse virtually using technology and without having to travel.
New digital inhaler for asthma patients receives FDA approval
The FDA has approved a combination therapy digital inhaler for treatment of asthma among patients aged 12 years and older.
Untreated behavioral health conditions are a matter of concern?
A survey conducted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2017 revealed that, the estimated 56.9 million US adults with a behavioral health condition, 7 out of 10 or 39.7 million adults don’t receive treatment for their conditions.
Presidential candidate unveils telehealth-focused rural plan
Remote patient monitoring provides patients and providers the ability to track their health metrics, thus preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Legislation introduced to better address social determinants for Medicaid populations
The bipartisan coalition from the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new legislation to improve resources- including grant funding to better address social determinants of health (SDOH) for state Medicaid populations.