telehealth

Telehealth services increased since COVID-19 — but have been accused of deceptive practices

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Telehealth services increased since COVID-19 — but have been accused of deceptive practices

The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto an app or website and get approved for a new medication within minutes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, scores of online health services have launched with the promise of quick, convenient access to drugs for … Read more

Needed medical treatments paused after gov’t shutdown disrupts telehealth program

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Needed medical treatments paused after gov’t shutdown disrupts telehealth program

MINOOKA, Ill. — Bill Swick has a rare degenerative brain disease that inhibits his mobility and speech. Instead of the hassle of traveling an hour to a clinic in downtown Chicago to visit a speech therapist, he has benefited from virtual appointments from the comfort of his home. But Swick, 53, hasn’t had access to those appointments … Read more