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Goldman’s Biogen ‘Conviction,’ New UnitedHealth CEO, Virtual Doctor Visits

There's climbing demand for virtual doctor visits. A recent survey by Parks Associates finds that Americans are increasingly interested in telemedicine and virtual doctor visits, especially following a hospital stay. In fact, "60% of U.S. broadband households are interested in remote care that would take place online or by telephone," according to the report. Other interest areas for virtual care include ongoing treatment for chronic conditions.

From the article "Goldman’s Biogen ‘Conviction,’ New UnitedHealth CEO, Virtual Doctor Visits" by Clifton Leaf and Sy Mukherjee.

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