Tuesday, November 23, 2010

VA and IHS to Enhance Access through Development of Telepharmacy


The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Indian Health Service (IHS) released a Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) that they signed to "foster an environment that brings together the strengths and expertise of each organization to actively improve the care and services provided by both." The memorandum states they will:
...enhance access through the development and implementation of new models of care using new technologies, including:
a. Tele-health services such as tele-phychiatry and tele-pharmacy.

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