July 2020 Vol 11, No 7
Telehealth continues to play a critical role in providing healthcare services to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a webcast titled COVID-19: Impact on Telehealth, Rick Lee, Executive Chairman, Healthy Platforms and CancerLife, along with a panel of experts, discussed the benefits and ongoing challenges associated with the use of telemedicine and the far-reaching impact of this technology beyond the current crisis.
The federal government is an active participant in shaping healthcare policy and delivering care. The panelists in this session addressed the government’s response to COVID-19 and weighed in on some of the issues that their agencies frequently encountered as medical practices grapple with the new normal.
The authors advocate for nurse navigation services to guide patients through this challenging time in their lives.
Exploring second opinions allows patients to become more informed and secure in their choice of which treatment to pursue.