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8. American Telemedicine Association, HIMSS ask Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities through 2021 Full story

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• A new era of genetic testing: How health systems can help deliver truly personalized care to millions of patients. Click here to read more. 
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• Are your clinical assets generating the returns your health system needs? Download this white paper to learn how you can maximize your return on invested capital.

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14. Back to school: How Children's Health in Dallas is using virtual care to support students, parents & faculty. Click here to attend the live discussion. 

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