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Physician telehealth use up 340% since 2015, survey finds

Dive Brief: Physician adoption of telehealth shot up 340% from 5% to 22% between 2015 and 2018, a new American Well survey of 800 physicians shows. Doctors’ willingness to use the technology grew during that same period from 57% to 69%, driven by the desire to improve access, reduce burnout and improve patient outcomes according… Read More: Physician telehealth use up 340% since 2015, survey finds »

First Edition: April 17, 2019

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Kaiser Health News: Planned Parenthood’s ‘Risky Strategy’ To Update Its Image The Trump administration is pushing ahead with its reproductive health agenda. It has rolled out changes to the Title X program, which funds family planning services for low-income people, that are designed to have a… Read More: First Edition: April 17, 2019 »

How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain

The kidneys remove waste products and excess fluid from the bloodstream. These two organs sit on either side of the body just below the rib cage. The kidneys rest against the back muscles, which can make it difficult to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain. When trying to determine whether the pain… Read More: How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back… »