“Why are big companies like Walmart, Philips, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver telehealth services to rural veterans?”
“Because VA, the nation’s largest healthcare system, is also the United States’ leader when it comes to telehealth. These companies are looking to be a part of the future of this expanding method of healthcare delivery.”
“In the last fiscal year, the VA provided more than 782,000 patients with telehealth services, and 13% of all veterans getting care at the VA received these clinical services at some point…”
“The goal of the Secretary’s Center for Strategic Partnerships is simple…”
“We’re optimistic that partnerships will help us reduce Veteran suicide as well. VA has launched the Mayors Challenge to Prevent Suicide in 24 cities, and is working with state officials, NGOs and others to get a handle on this national tragedy…” Read the full article here.
Source: Improving Veterans’ lives through partnerships that make a difference – By Sec. Robert Wilkie, August 29, 2019. Washington Examiner.
