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Taking an Equity Lens to Telehealth in Your Practice

Posted on November 11, 2021 by john@terzettocreative.com

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many physicians and healthcare organizations have turned to telehealth to address patients’ care needs. While critical to preventing the virus’s spread and preserving personal protective equipment, this move can exacerbate an equity gap in care for some. The federal government has implemented programs that provide more latitude for physicians […]

Tips for Introducing Telehealth to Older Adults

Posted on June 25, 2021 by john@terzettocreative.com

a woman and an elderly man looking at a mobile device

There is a misperception that older adults are either uninterested in or incapable of using technological platforms for health care. However, most older people, 7 in 10, have and use a computer, smartphone, or tablet with an internet connection at home. While most older adults have access to modern technology, there is a limited reach […]