“The Department of Veterans Affairs is at the forefront of digital medical technology innovation. The VA has pioneered telehealth, and recent advances in providing telehealth services have made it the largest telehealth program in the country.”
“For the first time ever, the VA surpassed more than one million annual video telehealth patient visits last fiscal year. More than 393,000 veterans are using video technology to monitor their prescriptions at home, check in with their primary-care teams, and consult with specialists hundreds of miles away…”
“This flexibility is especially important in supporting rural communities with specialist medical services. A growing number of telehealth hubs across the country now offer primary, mental health, and specialty care services. It is our goal to have all VA primary care and mental health clinicians telehealth-capable by the end of fiscal 2020.”
“One of the challenges we still face is securing equal access to telehealth services for millions of veterans nationwide. Many veterans in rural areas do not have reliable access to broadband Internet. The VA is committed to bridging that digital divide by seeking partnerships with the private sector to help us reach these communities…” Read the full article here.
Source: Telehealth Video Technology Is Helping the VA Reach More Vets – By Richard A. Stone, April 24, 2019. Military.com.
