07/08/2020

Telehealth can be Life-Saving Amid COVID-19, yet as Virus Rages, Insurance Companies Look to Scale Back

Cynthia Peeters' stomach started hurting in mid-February as COVID-19 began dominating the news.By April, the pain was overwhelming, but she was too anxious about the virus to go to the doctor. Her gastroenterologist did a cellphone video visit with her and suggested a diet change. When it got worse last month, Dr. Christopher Ramos did another video call and told Peeters to come in for a colonoscopy.  The diagnosis: Colon cancer, caught just in time. READ MORE