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THE DOCTOR WILL VIRTUALLY SEE YOU NOW As Covid-19 keeps patients away, small medical practices turn to telemedicine to stay vital BY JONATHAN LAMANTIA
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ow that patients have been cautioned to stay away from the hospital and the doctor’s office unless it’s essential during the current pandemic, health care providers are turning to virtual visits as a way to keep their offices up and running. Many of the metro area’s largest health systems had telemedicine programs in place or were able to work with large technology companies to craft a solution to meet the needs of patients. But independent BUCK ENNIS
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CHECK IS NOT IN THE MAIL Banks can expect a wave of credit card defaults
OPEN HOUSES STILL CLOSED Real estate deemed essential, but inperson showings still on hold
LACK OF ENERGY Gasoline sales plunge, electricity usage dims
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