Equity & Telehealth: Underserved and Underconnected Localities

To help celebrate VTN’s 20th anniversary of advancing telehealth across the Commonwealth, we’re beginning a new blog series in which we speak with founding board members to learn more about VTN’s inception as well as pivotal moments in the organization’s history.  This month, we spoke with Howard Chapman, Jr., Director of Programs and Development at Tri-Area Community Health and VTN’s Board Treasurer. When VTN was established, Howard was the Executive [...]

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued a Fourth Temporary Extension of the COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for the Prescription of Controlled Medications, extending the current telemedicine flexibilities through December 31, 2026.    Telemedicine flexibilities regarding prescription of controlled medications include:  A DEA-registered practitioner can prescribe a Schedule II-V controlled substance [...]

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Facing a sobering assessment of the health disparities experienced by residents of Southwest Virginia – a region that holds some of the highest mortality rates in the country – a coalition of organizations has developed a comprehensive plan for improving regional wellbeing. Called the Blueprint for Health Improvement and Health-Enabled Prosperity, the 42-page report identified [...]

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