Congress Marks First Telehealth Awareness Week
Executive Summary
US lawmakers issued a bipartisan resolution in recognition of the first Telehealth Awareness Week sponsored by the American Telemedicine Association. The resolution illustrates telehealth’s broad support and appeal.
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