Healthcare From Anywhere: Understanding Telehealth Innovations During the Pandemic

Lansing, MI. (July 13, 2020) – Connected Nation (CN), through its state program Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan), is hosting a series of free webinars focused on telehealth usage and advances for patients and doctors and how the technology is impacting the healthcare industry as a whole. “The coronavirus pandemic has made telehealth a necessity and household term. As a …

Healthcare From Anywhere: Understanding Telehealth Innovations During the Pandemic

Lansing, MI. (July 13, 2020) – Connected Nation (CN), through its state program Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan), is hosting a series of free webinars focused on telehealth usage and advances for patients and doctors and how the technology is impacting the healthcare industry as a whole. “The coronavirus pandemic has made telehealth a necessity and household term. As a …

Healthcare From Anywhere

The coronavirus pandemic took the need for telehealth from a “luxury” to a necessity. But, for many, there are challenges and untapped opportunities for accessing this important technology. Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan) released a comprehensive telehealth study just days before COVID-19 closures. As part of this work, Connected Nation is hosting a five-part webinar series examining the transformative impact …

Telehealth in Rural Michigan

The following was published in Federal Telemedicine News on April 20, 2020 by Carolyn Bloch  Connected Nation Michigan https://connectednation.hatfield.marketing/Michigan recently released a 6 month study in partnership with AARP and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund examining the use and perception of telehealth in 5 counties in rural Michigan. The study “Healthcare from Anywhere: Telehealth Use & Perceptions in Rural Michigan” concentrated on …

Telehealth in Rural Michigan

The following was published in Federal Telemedicine News on April 20, 2020 by Carolyn Bloch  Connected Nation Michigan https://connectednation.hatfield.marketing/Michigan recently released a 6 month study in partnership with AARP and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund examining the use and perception of telehealth in 5 counties in rural Michigan. The study “Healthcare from Anywhere: Telehealth Use & Perceptions in Rural Michigan” concentrated on …

Michigan’s Governor Expands Telemedicine, Urges President Trump to Permit ACA Special Enrollment Period During COVID-19

The following is a press release issued by Gov. Whitmer’s office on March 12, 2020  LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will expand access to telemedicine for Michiganders by immediately allowing Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their home while the state combats the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue …

Healthcare From Anywhere: Telehealth Use & Perceptions in Rural Michigan

 Study Finds Expanding Telehealth in Just Five Michigan Counties Could Mean Nearly $4.7 Million in Savings Per Year Lansing, MI. (March 5, 2020) – Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan) just released a groundbreaking study that closely examines the use and perceptions of telehealth in rural areas. “Our nonprofit has long been focused on connecting more families and communities to high-speed …

Healthcare From Anywhere: Telehealth Use & Perceptions in Rural Michigan

 Study Finds Expanding Telehealth in Just Five Michigan Counties Could Mean Nearly $4.7 Million in Savings Per Year Lansing, MI. (March 5, 2020) – Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan) just released a groundbreaking study that closely examines the use and perceptions of telehealth in rural areas. “Our nonprofit has long been focused on connecting more families and communities to high-speed …

Healthcare From Anywhere: Telehealth Use & Perceptions in Rural Michigan

 Study Finds Expanding Telehealth in Just Five Michigan Counties Could Mean Nearly $4.7 Million in Savings Per Year Lansing, MI. (March 5, 2020) – Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan) just released a groundbreaking study that closely examines the use and perceptions of telehealth in rural areas. “Our nonprofit has long been focused on connecting more families and communities to high-speed …

USDA Invests in the Expansion of Rural Education and Health Care Access

The following is a press release issued by USDA on November 20  Distance Learning and Telemedicine Investments will benefit 5.4 Million Rural Residents in 37 States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $42.5 million …