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Healthcare It News - Telemedicine could help with the VA's doc shortage

Written by Kent Dicks | 1/7/26 7:35 PM

Kent E. Dicks, Founder & CEO of Life365, shares his perspective on how telemedicine and virtual care can help address the VA’s growing physician shortage and expand access for veterans.

In a written Q&A with Bill Siwicki of Healthcare IT News, Kent E. Dicks, Founder and CEO of Life365, discusses how telemedicine and virtual care can play a critical role in addressing physician shortages within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Scaling telehealth, remote monitoring and connected care solutions can help deliver timely support - especially to veterans in rural or underserved areas - without adding to clinician burden. By leveraging AI-enabled tools and real-world data from home-based devices, telemedicine can prioritize care for those who need it most, reduce unnecessary emergency visits, and bring dignified, accessible healthcare directly to veterans. 

Read the full Q&A online:
Telemedicine could help with the VA's doc shortage

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