Resources for Enhancing Access to Quality Care via Telehealth
We’ve seen many instances where telehealth has proven to be an essential tool for connecting patients of all different walks of life to quality care. As part of one of VTN’s central initiatives, we aim to deliver resources to Virginia’s network of health care professionals to help providers in doing so. From addressing the unique [...]
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Best Practices for Equitable Patient Support
As the conversation around health equity grows louder, it is imperative to understand the unique challenges patients face and explore actionable solutions to bridge the gap. We recently shared best practices for building a foundation for equitable initiatives through learning and understanding. While awareness and knowledge are essential, meaningful change requires taking concrete actions to [...]
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Approaching Equity in Your Practice
Each July, as part of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, health care organizations and professionals bring awareness to the unique challenges Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in accessing mental health care. During this observance, those in the field can advocate for mental well-being within their communities by sharing information that destigmatizes therapy and [...]
Equity in Your Practice
Tips and Resources:
- Telehealth.HHS.Gov: Telehealth for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
- JAMA Network: Racial and Ethnic Differences in Telemedicine Use
- TechTarget: New Health Care Platform for Black Americans Will Include Telehealth
- TechTarget: Telehealth Boosted Access to Follow-Up Visits for Black Patients
- Whyy.org: Rise in telemedicine during the pandemic eliminated a historic racial health gap, study says
- Mental Health America: BIPOC Mental Health
- Telehealth.org: Diversity Telehealth in BIPOC Communities
- Cecelia Health: How Telehealth Can Help Address Disparities in Chronic Disease Outcomes
