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VA Takes a Larger Step into Telehealth Investment

VA’s home telehealth program cares for 35,000 patients and is the largest of its kind in the world. According to the department's plans, it would grow to $163 million in fiscal 2011, more than twice the $72 million spent in fiscal 2009.

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Mobile Apps Soon to Revolutionize Daily Life

For a glimpse into the immediate future and how mobile apps will soon permeate modern life in the US, have a look at this eye-popping video!

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New Practice Guidelines for the Use of Videoconferencing in the Delivery of Mental Health Services

Guidelines Approved for Delivery of Remote Mental Health Services

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced the availability of formal practice guidelines for the use of videoconferencing for the delivery of mental health services.

These guidelines are designed to form the standard of care for such services and will be the basis for the development and practice of uniform, effective, safe and sustainable telemental health practices.

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