Department of Veteran Affairs
The department is proposing to reorganize the Veterans Health Administration health agency over the next 18-24 months. Meanwhile, new proposed House bills seek VA reforms.
Even though uptake was low, the study findings suggest that telehealth could benefit patients living far from specialized clinics.
The new partners plan on implementing Spok Care Connect, a medical messaging system, in their efforts to modernize the VA's communication system.
According to emails reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the technology could help patients find care centers near them and share medical test results.