Telehealth

Patients being treated virtually for opioid addiction may have to return to in-person care if the federal government doesn’t extend regulations allowing these types of […]

State by state, telehealth access is rolling back as the pandemic-era emergency orders, which allowed physicians to see patients in multiple states, are lapsing causing […]

The University of Cincinnati Venture Lab is backing a telehealth startup focused on increasing access to healthcare for patients who lack transportation or live in […]

HHS issued new guidance June 13 regarding how HIPAA-covered healthcare providers and health plans can comply with privacy, security and breach notification requirements when using […]

While telemedicine adoption has increased greatly during the pandemic, its use varies widely depending on the medical specialty in question.

Telehealth became the prevailing mode for medical providers to see patients during the early days of the pandemic, and while use has leveled off in […]

Amwell named Carrie Nelson, MD, as chief medical officer. 

Bicycle Health has secured a $50 million investment to expand its virtual treatment offerings for opioid addiction.

Many state and local government agencies are unprepared for the debut of the 988 suicide hotline, a Rand Corp. report found. The number is set […]

Telehealth usage across the U.S. in March 2022 fell for the second month in a row, down to 4.6 percent of all claims, according to […]

Telehealth prescription company Cerebral will initiate layoffs amid a federal probe of its prescribing practices and the recent ouster of its CEO.

A health tech startup that provides membership-based direct primary care has landed a $45 million investment.

A tech-powered startup and one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains have joined forces to improve access to rural healthcare.

When it comes to diagnosing rare genetic disorders, telemedicine looks to be just as effective as in-person appointments, according to a June 1 study published […]

Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton in Clanton, Ala., and University of Alabama, Birmingham Medicine have teamed up to provide a telehealth service for critical care and […]

Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton in Clanton, Ala., and University of Alabama, Birmingham Medicine have teamed up to provide a telehealth service for critical care and […]

Medtronic and DaVita are forming a company that will focus on in-home kidney care.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is calling for an expansion of mental health telemedicine, which has proliferated in use during the COVID-19 crisis.

CVS Health launched a new virtual primary care service that will offer integrated care services through one platform, it announced May 26. 

A follow-up call and chat with a medical professional after discharge from the emergency department may help reduce return visits, according to a May 20 […]

Marlette (Mich.) Regional Hospital partnered with a telehealth provider to offer speciality consultations through telemedicine for cardiology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology and psychiatry patients.

A hybrid approach to primary care that offers in-person, video and occasional audio-only appointments can increase access to medical services while maintaining quality, a recent […]

Telehealth is often thought to occur in place of in-person primary care or specialist visits, but its use in the emergency department is poised to […]

Federal lawmakers have introduced four bills that look to update, continue, renew and expand telehealth access for patients and providers.

Telehealth organizations are building up their digital defenses to protect consumer data privacy in fear of state surveillance post-Roe, reported Politico May 20.

About a third of older Americans say they plan to use telemedicine in the future, a number that has remained steady throughout the pandemic, according […]

A Maryland primary care physician has started a telemedicine service specifically for second opinions, WDVM in Hagerstown, Md., reported May 18.

Burley, Idaho-based Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital is expanding access to pediatric specialist care through the launch of a new telehealth program.

A telehealth company at the center of a federal probe over its prescribing practices has ousted its CEO.

Alexandria, La.-based Christus St. Frances Cabrini Health System launched an on-demand virtual visit service that allows patients to meet with Christus Health caregivers through live […]

Amwell reached an agreement May 17 to reduce the earnout period associated with its acquisition of digital mental health platform SilverCloud Health.

Although a digital front door in healthcare may imply only activities such as care inquiry or appointment scheduling, it is really about using technology to […]

Telehealth can be just as safe and effective in managing high-risk pregnancies as in-person care, a study published May 16 found.

The high demand for neurologists at Hackensack Meridian Health prompted officials at the New Jersey-based system to establish a telestroke program powered by Teladoc to […]

Massachusetts has launched a free telehealth program to screen COVID-19 patient eligibility and provide prescriptions for the new antiviral medication Paxlovid.

A telehealth prescription company designed for gender-based health needs is reporting strong revenue growth.

HHS announced it will release $16.3 million in grants for family planning groups to expand their telehealth services and infrastructure. 

Telehealth providers often struggle with several key problems, including accessibility of the platform, regulatory and infrastructure barriers and sharing data. A report from the National […]

Amwell has been growing its number of providers and patients in the first quarter of 2022 as it released its results from its first financial […]

Telehealth startup Cerebral has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors after allegations of overprescribing controlled substances, The Wall Street Journal reported May 7.

The expansion of Medicare coverage for telehealth visits during the pandemic increased use among socioeconomically disadvantaged beneficiaries in both rural and urban areas, according to […]

Telehealth startup Cerebral is putting a pause on prescribing controlled substances to new patients as the company faces allegations of overprescribing, The Wall Street Journal […]

Patient access is one of the thorniest problems in healthcare. When patients need to schedule an appointment or have another time-sensitive concern, ensuring such issues […]

Boston Children’s Hospital partnered with virtual care platform Summus Global to innovate and expand its pediatric virtual care options to more patients.

Driggs, Idaho-based Teton Valley Health Hospital created a telehealth program designed for patients with burn injuries.

A study of more than 40 million Americans with acute conditions showed that those who use telehealth are more likely to schedule an in-person follow […]

Walmart Health launched a telehealth diabetes program for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health will deploy a telemedicine platform to assist Ukrainian front-line medical workers.

Teladoc reported it will take a charge of $6.6 billion to write down the value of its acquisitions, reflecting the waning market value of its […]

Amwell named Susan Worthy as chief marketing officer.

Permanent expansion of telehealth coverage could cost Medicare $25 billion over 10 years, even without increased use, according to a report released April 21 by […]

Teladoc named Vidya Raman-Tangella, MD, as chief medical officer.

Teladoc named Vidya Raman-Tangella, MD, as chief medical officer.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health partnered with Teladoc to expand its virtual care offerings.

Hospitals are expanding their telehealth platforms to improve health outcomes, lower medical costs, free up bed space and provide access to care to all patient […]

Amwell added clinical programs for musculoskeletal care and dermatology, the telehealth platform said April 20.

Kaiser Permanente and Intermountain were some of the earliest adopters of telemedicine and have been using virtual methods to improve health outcomes, lower medical cost […]

Phoenix-based Banner Health is piloting a telehealth program aimed at increasing access to obstetrical care for rural patients.

National telehealth use among individuals with private health insurance grew 10.2 percent from December to January, up from 4.9 percent of all medical claim lines […]

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare and Broomfield, Colo.-based SCL Health’s completed merger will expand telehealth and innovation efforts, news outlets reported April 4.

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare and Broomfield, Colo.-based SCL Health’s completed merger will expand telehealth and innovation efforts, news outlets reported April 4.

The Government Accountability Office on March 31 recommended CMS assess the effect increased telehealth use is having on the quality of care received by Medicaid […]

Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare expanded its telehealth offerings to include remote physical examinations.

Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health launched five programs to expand telehealth access to more patients, the health system announced March 31.

Telehealth usage has boomed throughout the pandemic, but many physicians are unsure about its sustainability. Here are three key reasons some physicians are reluctant to […]

Having separate schedule blocks for in-person and telehealth visits is the change that would benefit telehealth workflows most, according to survey results released March 23 […]

Patient satisfaction and access to care are the top ways healthcare providers measure the value of their telehealth services, according to survey results released March […]

Telephone and Zoom are the two telehealth platforms physicians use the most, according to survey results released March 23 by the American Medical Association.

Rolling back COVID-19 waivers and telehealth coverage will be the most significant barriers to telehealth delivery, according to survey results released March 23 by the […]

Telehealth continues to offer solutions to old and new healthcare challenges, from extending services in rural areas to addressing nursing shortages amid COVID-19. But formidable […]

Third-party contracted physicians prescribed antibiotics at a higher rate over telemedicine than their affiliated counterparts, a study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare […]

HSS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a toolkit to help healthcare providers prepare for the July 16 launch of the 988 Suicide […]

Teladoc Health unveiled a framework to help employers and health plans enhance their healthcare benefits by integrating virtual care.

A March 15 HHS Office of the Inspector General report concluded telehealth was critical for providing services to Medicare beneficiaries during the first year of […]

Fifty-five percent of healthcare providers are frustrated with managing patient expectations for telehealth visits, according to research released March 15 by UnitedHealth Group.

National utilization trends suggest telehealth has not expanded access to healthcare, as only a small number of people make up the majority of users, FastCompany […]

The VA wants to make telephone mental healthcare appointments permanent to better serve veterans reluctant to receive in-person care, Military.com reported March 17. 

The Federal Communications Commission on March 16 selected the fourth and final set of  projects for its Connected Care Pilot Program, awarding nearly $30 million […]

Telehealth continued to account for over one-third of mental health and substance use outpatient care visits more than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, according […]

Fifty-one percent of clinicians said telehealth negatively affects their ability to demonstrate empathy with patients, according to a report released March 15 by analytics firm […]

Verizon is expanding the BlueJeans Telehealth platform it launched in 2021. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is transitioning to its new 988 call number in July, but there are concerns that funding might not meet the […]

Congress passed the omnibus spending bill that expanded coverage of telehealth services, but experts fear that the bill failed to detail which telehealth services would […]

Integrating with Cerner’s EHR to collect patient information from virtual visits, Microsoft’s new features in Teams aim to provide a simpler and convenient experience for […]

Researchers at Utah State University are using Zoom therapy sessions to study the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy for adolescents suffering from health anxiety. 

The World Health Organization has reccomended the use of telemedicine for abortion pill prescriptions.

Telepsychiatry app Cerebral has grown explosively during the pandemic, but 27 former employees said the company could be fueling a new addiction crisis, according to […]

Congress is set to grant a five-month extension to telehealth flexibilities, created during the pandemic, as part of the 2022 omnibus spending bill made public […]

Seventy-two organizations submitted a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration asking to remove the requirement that patients be evaluated in-person before being prescribed controlled substances […]

Seventy-two organizations submitted a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration asking to remove the requirement that patients be evaluated in-person before being prescribed controlled substances […]

Nearly 1 in 3 telehealth visits led to an in-person visit, which could lead to an increase in overall healthcare visits, according to results of […]

Samsung and two telehealth providers developed a national initiative that will provide grants, technology and physician expertise to rural hospitals in need of telehealth access.

As part of its efforts to address the national mental health crisis, the White House endorsed expanded telehealth coverage in a March 1 briefing. Here […]

Teladoc Health partnered with Amazon Alexa to launch voice-activated, virtual medical care on supported Echo devices.

Non-English speaking patients struggle to access telemedicine as video visit services don’t always offer proper translations or third-party interpreters, The Verge reported Feb. 24.

Amwell reported $252.8 million in revenue during 2021, up 3 percent from $245.3 million in 2020.

Many states are relaxing COVID-19 restrictions and dropping public health emergency designations, moves that affect payers’ decisions on how to reimburse for telehealth services. Amid […]

Although the use of telehealth skyrocketed during the pandemic, it has more recently declined as the option to go back to in-person appointments is back […]

Teladoc’s executives have positioned the company to becoming a leader in virtual care.

While telehealth boomed during the pandemic, easing of emergency measures has opened up the possibility of the service fading away, leaving telehealth companies vulnerable to […]

Telehealth use has exploded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and created a host of potential ways to improve care delivery, most notably by […]

Teladoc launched Chronic Care Complete, a program offered through Teladoc’s Health app, to improve the health of patients living with multiple chronic conditions.

Sarah Rush, MD, serves as the chief medical officer of Akron (Ohio) Children’s Hospital, and in May 2020, she became what is believed to be […]

The share of patients who believe telehealth provides the same or better quality of care compared with in-person visits is increasing, according to the “State […]

Telehealth adoption rates are highest for specialties that manage chronic illness, according to the “State of Telemedicine” report released Feb. 16 by health IT and […]

Quality of care, patient expectations and physician burnout are among some of the frustrations physicians have with telemedicine, according to a survey conducted by DocASAP, […]

Some clinicians spend consecutive hours each day conducting telehealth appointments or holding online meetings, which can lead to a type of burnout called telemedicine fatigue. […]

Telemedicine helped decrease by half the time between scheduling and appointments for primary care visits conducted before the pandemic, according to a Feb. 3 study […]

Telehealth usage soared during the first six months of the pandemic. Usage has been declining since, but telehealth is still utilized more than before COVID-19, […]

Ivermectin, a medicine used to treat parasitic worms, is being prescribed via telemedicine by a minority of physicians to treat COVID-19, despite FDA and CDC […]

Epic has the top EMR-centric virtual care platform, and Caregility has the top non-EMR-based virtual care platform, according to KLAS Research’s 2022 “Best in KLAS” […]

SOC Telemed struck a deal to be acquired by private equity healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital. SOC Telemed would be private upon completion of […]

Across the U.S., mental health conditions were the No. 1 telehealth diagnosis in November 2021, according to new data from Fair Health.

While telehealth took off during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has also been marred by inequitable use and access. A new study reveals demographic disparities in […]

New York City-based NYU Langone Health made sweeping expansions to its telehealth program during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an increase of urgent video visits […]

A group of 45 elected officials urged congressional leadership to include a short-term extension of Medicare for telehealth services.

Here are five health systems that launched “hospital-at-home” programs in the last two weeks.

Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is partnering with home health software provider WellSky to launch a “hospital-at-home” program for patients with heart failure, […]

The Federal Communications Commission approved on Jan. 26 an additional 100 applications for funding in its second round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, totaling $47 […]