Industry Bulletins | June 15, 2020
VA Video Connect Visits Increase 1000% During COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced telehealth video appointments using VA Video Connect increased from approximately 10,000 to 120,000 appointments a week between February and May of 2020. This increase of 1000% is attributed to VA provider organizations and veterans taking precautions against COVID-19.
VA Video Connect allows Veterans and their caregivers to meet virtually with their VA care teams on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection. It is one of the largest and most successful digital health platforms in the nation and currently enables more than 25,000 virtual . . .