Tag Archives: Telehealth

Veterans in Van Buren County can take advantage of free telehealth services at the Spencer American Legion Post. Post Commander Hansel Moore said the need for virtual health in rural areas was always present, but the pandemic has made this a necessity with mental health problems rising. “With increased isolation and lack of interaction with other people, sometimes those situations ... Read More »

Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 is expanding its services Tuesday with the opening of a new telehealth program. A ribbon cutting at the Maple Street offices will be held at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the occasion. Commander Ron LaPierre said any veteran in the Upper Cumberland can use the new technology for free. “We have a lot of older veterans, ... Read More »

Representative John Mark Windle said Tennesseans should have the option to have a doctor’s visit virtually. Windle said this week’s telehealth legislation will requires insurance companies to cover virtual medical services. “The details get a little bit murky as to what the compensation is and who has to pay the compensation,” Windle said.  “But certainly telemedicine is already here so ... Read More »

The insurance world could see a new trend in coverage with telehealth becoming the new norm. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee started the trend by becoming the first insurance company in the state to permanently cover telehealth services last week. Monica Goolsby of Cookeville’s Swallows Insurance said since other providers across the state will likely follow suit. “I think ... Read More »