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Medicare rebate changes disadvantage rural Australians, doctors say

Máire Kildare tried twice to see a doctor via a video call from her home but the connection kept dropping out. Now people like her could receive less money back from Medicare to see a doctor.

ABC News

Vulnerable Australians ‘filled with dread’ over telehealth cuts

Decision to end a range of services on 30 June will lead to ‘avoidable suffering and distress’, medical practitioners say

The Guardian - AU

Florida bans telehealth abortions, but can it enforce the law?

As the overturn of Roe v. Wade sparks conflict between states that wish to restrict abortion rights and states expanding those rights beyond their borders, abortion medications are in the crosshairs.

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Government decision to limit telehealth services will cause vulnerable Australians to suffer, GPs say

Federal health minister, Mark Butler, confirms pandemic-related telehealth services will not be extended

The Guardian - AU

Virtual mental health care is here to stay

Mental health is the sole health care field in which patients more commonly book telehealth appointments as opposed to in-person visits, according to the latest report from Zocdoc.

Fortune

Senators Want To Control Google Search Results About Abortion

Plus: Uvalde cops didn't check classroom door, Texas GOP slides further to the right, telemedicine deregulation in peril, and more...

Reason

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents of children with autism prepare for telehealth appointments?

Q: How can I help my daughter, who has autism, prepare for a telehealth appointment?

Tribune News Service

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Doctors with disability continue to practise thanks to technology, support and a positive attitude

Accidents and medical complications could have ended their career dreams, but these medical professionals say technology and workplace modifications have allowed them to continue practising — in some cases with a deeper understanding of their patients' world.

ABC News

After Plummeting from Covid-Induced Highs, is Now a Good Time to Scoop Up Telehealth Stocks?

Telehealth stocks have declined from the Covid-induced highs and are expected to plunge further due to the nation’s return to normalcy. Moreover, the current macroeconomic headwinds are expected to put added pressure on telehealth companies Teladoc Health (TDOC), American Well (AMWL), Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), iRhythm Technologies (IRTC), and…

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Speech pathologists are hard to find in Tasmania, but new UTAS course aims to graduate more to meet need

Little Shara knows what she wants to say, but her brain is not able to tell her mouth muscles how to move to make the sounds. And living in Tasmania means her family struggles to find speech pathology services. Hopefully, that soon will change.

ABC News

Abortion medication is legal in Florida. But for how much longer?

TAMPA, Fla. — There is an abortion method that doesn’t require surgery or anesthesia and federal regulators say it can be safely performed at home: abortion medication.

Tribune News Service

Telehealth usage at an all-time high in Western Australia, clinical psychologist says

Driving thousands of kilometres to access specialist healthcare is a hurdle many people face living remotely, but medical professionals say the growth of telehealth is allowing more people to access care.

ABC News

Black health care providers look to end treatment inequality

Black patients around the country have reported having symptoms and pain dismissed or misdiagnosed. For pregnant Black women, such mistreatment drastically increases the possibility of death.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five vital questions about medication abortions, answered by doctors

Medical abortions have had a very low incidence of any type of complications. Here's everything you need to know.

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With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are facing increased pressure to pass a comprehensive mental health and substance use package but are unlikely to make an initial goal of advancing legislation before the implementation of a three-digit suicide hotline in July.

Roll Call

With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off - Roll Call

At least four congressional committees are working on mental health bills, but the list of priorities is growing.

Benzinga

CVS Stops Filling Controlled Substance Prescriptions From Two Telehealth Firms: Report

CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) has stopped filling prescriptions for controlled substances requested by clinicians from the telehealth startup companies Cerebral Inc. and Done Health.

The Conversation

What is a medication, or medical, abortion? 5 questions answered by 3 doctors

Abortion access is in the headlines after Politico released a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. advising the overturn of Roe v. Wade. On May 4, 2022, SciLine, a nonprofit, independent service that connects scientists to journalists, interviewed three medical experts to answer questions about…

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With Roe v. Wade at risk, Planned Parenthood of Illinois makes abortion pills available by mail for state residents

CHICAGO — With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois said Monday it has begun offering abortion pills by mail for state residents who qualify.

Chicago Sun-Times

Planned Parenthood of Illinois offering abortion pills through mail

For nearly a month, Planned Parenthood of Illinois has offered Mifepristone to patients both in and out of state through telehealth counseling and mail services.

WEKU

Telehealth abortion demand is soaring. But access may come down to where you live

Recent rule changes made it easier for patients to get abortion pills through the mail, using telehealth services. Now there is growing demand for these services – and new legal battles brewing.

Benzinga

Why Doximity Shares Are Trading Lower After Hours

Doximity Inc (NYSE:DOCS) reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of 40.4% year-over-year to $93.7 million, beating the consensus of $90.11 million. Adjusted net income was $44.9 million versus $24 million in 4Q21, representing a 48% margin. Adjusted EPS was $0.21, beating the consensus of $0.15. Adjusted gross margin expanded by 200 bps to 90%.…

ABC News

Mental health professionals say Medicare cut has had devastating consequence in regional Australia

Psychiatrists say a Medicare cut has been devastating for vulnerable patients across rural and regional Australia.

Tribune News Service

End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment

WASHINGTON — Members of vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups could find it more difficult to get treatment for substance use disorders if the end of the public health emergency also brings the end of policies that allow health care providers to prescribe medications through video or audio calls, experts say.

Roll Call

End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment - Roll Call

The end of the pandemic may make it harder for vulnerable populations to have access to medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction.

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