VA's telehealth program is already the largest in the nation. It's about to get bigger

Federal News Network: The Department of Veterans Affairs documented the first instance of “telehealth” in the early 1960s — when VA doctors communicated with their patients via TV screens.

Today, VA has the largest telehealth program in the United States, and it’s about to get bigger.

The department announced Thursday it will partner with three private sector companies and two veterans service organizations to address VA’s access challenges and create more convenient opportunities for veterans to see doctors and health care professionals.

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