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Viewpoint: Tools needed to improve rural healthcare are available
More must be done to improve care for rural hospital patients, American Journal of Managed Care contributor Jenny Schneider, MD, said in a May 22 article. -
South Carolina veterans get new telehealth option
A new telemedicine center for veterans has opened in Greenwood, S.C., the Index-Journal reported May 21. -
Intermountain, Boston Children's + more scaling telehealth programs
Hospitals are scaling their telehealth platforms to improve health outcomes and provide access to care to all patient communities. -
Telemedicine organizations sound alarm on data privacy concerns in a post-Roe US
Telehealth organizations are building up their digital defenses to protect consumer data privacy in fear of state surveillance post-Roe, reported Politico May 20. -
Older adults remain interested in telehealth, AARP study finds
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 to a new AARP study released in May. -
Need a 2nd opinion? Maryland physician gives them virtually
A Maryland primary care physician has started a telemedicine service specifically for second opinions, WDVM in Hagerstown, Md., reported May 18. -
Intermountain launches new pediatric telehealth program
Burley, Idaho-based Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital is expanding access to pediatric specialist care through the launch of a new telehealth program. -
Cerebral ousts CEO amid federal probe
A telehealth company at the center of a federal probe over its prescribing practices has ousted its CEO. -
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Health System launches virtual care service
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 video from their smartphone, tablet or computer. -
Amwell renegotiates terms of its acquisition of SilverCloud Health
Amwell reached an agreement May 17 to reduce the earnout period associated with its acquisition of digital mental health platform SilverCloud Health. -
The digital front door: Why it's so important in healthcare
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 improve all touchpoints throughout the patient and partner journey. -
Telemedicine safe and effective for pregnancy care, study finds
Telehealth can be just as safe and effective in managing high-risk pregnancies as in-person care, a study published May 16 found. -
Telehealth use for children with chronic conditions grew during pandemic: CDC
Children with chronic conditions were more likely to use telehealth during the pandemic than children without a chronic condition, according to a CDC study published May 10. -
Mississippi requires insurers to cover telehealth
The governor of Mississippi recently signed into law a bill that requires insurers to cover telehealth services on par with in-person care. -
Hackensack Meridian Health's telestroke program eliminated 'neurologist shortage'
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 get eyes on stroke patients as quickly as possible. -
Free telehealth to access COVID-19 antiviral drug offered in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has launched a free telehealth program to screen COVID-19 patient eligibility and provide prescriptions for the new antiviral medication Paxlovid. -
Telehealth prescription company reports strong revenue
A telehealth prescription company designed for gender-based health needs is reporting strong revenue growth. -
Novant Health to pilot remote patient monitoring program for bariatric patients
Winston Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health announced plans to pilot a remote patient monitoring program that allows bariatric patients to receive ongoing or follow-up care related to their procedure or condition from their home. -
HHS releases $16M to expand telehealth for family planning groups
HHS announced it will release $16.3 million in grants for family planning groups to expand their telehealth services and infrastructure. -
3 issues with telehealth and how to overcome them, per NCQA report
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 Committee for Quality Assurance, released May 10, highlights those key challenges and provides solutions for providers.
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