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Telehealth boom spawns changes to Arizona law
Telehealth wasn’t new to Arizona when the pandemic began, but the past year has propelled it into the mainstream.
Governor’s order allows telemedicine for veterinarians
Fido can now get flea treatment by phone. Or at least the prescription for it.
Telemedicine expansion needs high speed Internet first
Legislators are seeking to expand telemedicine in Arizona, but rural and tribal communities that need it most might still not be able to access it without broadband Internet.
Telemedicine catches on, offers glimpse into health care’s future
Arizona is a pioneer in telemedicine. The first program, the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the University of Arizona, was founded in 1995 by former state Sen. Bob Burns, currently a commissioner on the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Dr. Ronald Weinstein at the University of Arizona.
Telemedicine services cut back in Cochise and 96 other U.S. counties
Medicare will no longer cover telemedicine in Cochise County and 96 other U.S. counties because they are now considered urban areas, instead of rural ones. Because of the realignment of standard metropolitan statistical areas, about 1 million Medicare beneficiaries located in rural areas across the country will be affected, many who have been receiving healthcare with the help of telemedicine.
Telemedicine institute trains doctors, helps patients in remote areas
To Dr. Ronald S. Weinstein, a doctor's eyes and ears are as important as instruments or tests. A patient's tone and body language can say as much as his or her words, he said, and eye contact and seeing that a doctor is paying attention establishes trust for the patient. But that doesn't necessarily mean that doctor and patient have to be in the same place, said Weinstein, director of the Un[...]
