CDC releases guidance on telehealth benefits, strategies, safeguards

Jun 12, 2020 - 02:52 PM
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week released guidance on using telehealth to expand access to health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The guidance describes the landscape of telehealth services and considerations for health care systems, practices and providers. 

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