Researchers take telehealth quality initiatives to the next level by examining antibiotic prescribing influences
Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, is pleased to announce that together with the University of Southern California (USC) Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and Northwestern University, the company will be leading the first-ever, large-scale study to assess antibiotic prescribing practices in telehealth. The five-year project is funded through a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and as part of the White House’s National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB). This study is expected to set a new precedent in medical literature by adding specific standards for telehealth and virtual care. ... |