Monday, February 4, 2008

Two articles of interest

Telemedicine Efforts Target Uninsured, Rural Hispanics

Use of telemedicine is becoming a more common way to treat chronic diseases among specific underserved populations, such as Hispanics. Two programs in California have had success using the technology to stave off development of more serious and costly conditions among people with diabetes.
http://www.ihealthbeat.org/

Aetna and Cigna get an A+ from me for this!

Insurers Begin To Reimburse for Online Visits, Concerns RemainAetna and Cigna have recently begun reimbursing physicians for online visits in the hope that the technology will increase access and boost patient satisfaction. However, critics contend that online medical care could create ethical concerns, and patients and physicians remain uncertain about whether
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-online4feb04,1,6324838.story?ctrack=2&cset=true

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