[{"innerBlocks":[],"name":"core\/freeform","postId":200,"blockType":{"name":"core\/freeform","keywords":[],"attributes":{"content":{"type":"string","source":"raw"},"lock":{"type":"object"}},"providesContext":[],"usesContext":[],"selectors":[],"supports":{"className":false,"customClassName":false,"reusable":false},"styles":[],"variations":[],"apiVersion":3,"title":"Classic","description":"Use the classic WordPress editor.","category":"text"},"originalContent":"The Department of Veterans Affairs and Walmart continue to open telemedicine sites in communities across the country as part of the VA-led Accessing Telehealth through Local Areas Stations pilot.The Walmart store in Asheboro, N.C., is the latest retail location to offer private spaces to veterans for video appointments with VA healthcare providers. Other ATLAS pilot sites are located in Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin, offering a range of telehealth clinical services that vary by location\u2014including primary care, nutrition, mental health and social work\u2014but that do not require hands-on physical exams.

\u201cThis type of collaboration is the way of the future,\u201d says VA Secretary Robert Wilkie in a written statement. \u201cVeterans need the expansion of choice, and this partnership is vital to affording them convenient access to VA healthcare services where they live.\u201dATLAS is intended to provide timely care for veterans who live in rural areas that are long distances from VA medical centers or have poor internet connectivity at home. So far, as part of the public-private partnership, Walmart has donated equipment and space at five sites where the VA\u2019s Video Connect\u2014secure videoconferencing software\u2014provides the enabling communications technology.\u201cWalmart is committed to making quality healthcare affordable and accessible and is working with VA to expand its ability to serve veterans through technology,\u201d says Daryl Risinger, the retailer\u2019s chief growth officer for U.S. health and wellness. \u201cThis is another way we are helping our communities live better.\u201dIn addition to Walmart stores, the agency is planning to open other ATLAS pilot sites in select American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.\u201cVA providers may prescribe most medications for veterans during appointments at ATLAS sites,\u201d according to the agency. \u201cThere are no VA employees based at ATLAS sites, but there is an attendant on-site who will provide veterans with information, assist them with getting started, troubleshoot any technical issues and clean the space between appointments.\u201dAt the same time, the VA emphasizes that the attendants at ATLAS sites \u201cwill not be present once the appointment begins nor have access to veterans\u2019 medical information.\u201d","saveContent":"The Department of Veterans Affairs and Walmart continue to open telemedicine sites in communities across the country as part of the VA-led Accessing Telehealth through Local Areas Stations pilot.The Walmart store in Asheboro, N.C., is the latest retail location to offer private spaces to veterans for video appointments with VA healthcare providers. Other ATLAS pilot sites are located in Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin, offering a range of telehealth clinical services that vary by location\u2014including primary care, nutrition, mental health and social work\u2014but that do not require hands-on physical exams.

\u201cThis type of collaboration is the way of the future,\u201d says VA Secretary Robert Wilkie in a written statement. \u201cVeterans need the expansion of choice, and this partnership is vital to affording them convenient access to VA healthcare services where they live.\u201dATLAS is intended to provide timely care for veterans who live in rural areas that are long distances from VA medical centers or have poor internet connectivity at home. So far, as part of the public-private partnership, Walmart has donated equipment and space at five sites where the VA\u2019s Video Connect\u2014secure videoconferencing software\u2014provides the enabling communications technology.\u201cWalmart is committed to making quality healthcare affordable and accessible and is working with VA to expand its ability to serve veterans through technology,\u201d says Daryl Risinger, the retailer\u2019s chief growth officer for U.S. health and wellness. \u201cThis is another way we are helping our communities live better.\u201dIn addition to Walmart stores, the agency is planning to open other ATLAS pilot sites in select American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.\u201cVA providers may prescribe most medications for veterans during appointments at ATLAS sites,\u201d according to the agency. \u201cThere are no VA employees based at ATLAS sites, but there is an attendant on-site who will provide veterans with information, assist them with getting started, troubleshoot any technical issues and clean the space between appointments.\u201dAt the same time, the VA emphasizes that the attendants at ATLAS sites \u201cwill not be present once the appointment begins nor have access to veterans\u2019 medical information.\u201d","order":0,"get_parent":{},"attributes":[],"attributesType":{"content":{"type":"string","source":"raw"},"lock":{"type":"object"}},"dynamicContent":""}]

VA, Walmart launch latest telehealth location to serve veterans

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