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Google, Optum join $72M funding round for digital mental health company
Brightline, a virtual care platform focussing on bringing mental healthcare to children, has secured $72 million from investors, including Optum and Google. -
VA telehealth use 18x higher than start of pandemic as it moves to make offerings permanent
The Department of Veterans Affairs will keep virtual care available to veterans after the pandemic ends, according to a June 23 report by The Military Times. -
Taking a platform approach to virtual care – health system leaders weigh in post-pandemic
During the pandemic, out of necessity, the adoption and use of telehealth grew exponentially. Health systems that already had telehealth programs rapidly expanded these offerings, while other health systems sprinted to implement virtual care capabilities. This resulted in a dramatic uptick in providers trying to see patients online through any means possible, whether that be via a Facetime call or connecting through their EMR. But as a "new normal" for healthcare is emerging, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not all video connections are created equal. -
FCC awards $31M in telehealth funding to 32 healthcare organizations
The Federal Communications Commission on June 17 awarded $31 million in funding to 32 healthcare organizations as a part of its $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program, which funds telehealth projects developed by providers across the country. -
What patients like & find challenging about virtual visits
Convenience and infection control are the top reasons patients opt for telehealth appointments, while the lack of human interaction and connectivity issues are the aspects they find most challenging, according to recent research from Deloitte. -
Why telehealth companies are betting on subscription services
Telemedicine companies are pushing subscriptions as a main driver to build on the growth they have maintained among consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 15 Guardian report. -
Where lawmakers stand on permanent Medicare telehealth coverage: 6 things to know
Telehealth provisions made last year during the beginning of the pandemic are set to expire once the public health emergency ends, but several lawmakers are working to introduce new regulations that would continue its support, according to a June 14 Washington Post report. -
How much will the US pay for virtual visits conducted by phone?
Policymakers have yet to reach a consensus on how much taxpayer money should be spent on telehealth appointments conducted via phone. Advocates say they are crucial for patients who don't have video visit technology, while critics say they don't match up to in-person visits and shouldn't be priced the same, Kaiser Health News reported June 11. -
Hospital Executives Support Post-COVID Flexibility, Clear Framework for Telehealth During Vizient-hosted Congressional Briefing
IRVING, Texas (BUSINESS WIRE), June 10, 2021 - Vizient, Inc. hosted a virtual congressional briefing on Wednesday, June 9, titled, “Telehealth, Not Just a Pandemic Back-up Plan.” Panelists discussed how hospitals provide telehealth services, lessons learned regarding the increased utilization of telehealth and what is needed to continue to support providers and patients beyond the pandemic. -
Where Amazon Care, Walmart Health stand on telehealth: 6 details
From mental health services to shaking up employer-sponsored health, Walmart Health and Amazon Care are racing to expand into healthcare nationwide. -
Every state introduced new or updated telehealth bills in 1st half of 2021
More than 1,000 telehealth-related bills have been introduced across all 50 of the state legislatures since the start of the year, according to the American Telemedicine Association. -
Study: As vaccinations increase, telehealth claims decrease
Telehealth claim lines are continuing to decrease — they dropped by 16 percent in February compared to January and dropped 5 percent in March compared to February, according to healthcare data cost organization Fair Health. -
Babylon expands into US via $4.2B merger: 3 details
Babylon Health, a digital-first health company in London, is expanding into the U.S. with a $4.2 billion merger with Nashville, Tenn.-based Alkuri Global Acquisition. -
One Medical to acquire digital primary care provider for $2.1B
Membership-based primary care network One Medical said June 7 it will acquire Iora Health, a tech-powered primary care provider focusing on serving Medicare patients. -
Will telehealth become a staple in care or another billing tool that drives up costs?
The widespread adoption of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic has been welcomed by patients, providers, insurers and vendors, but some are still skeptical about its final place in healthcare delivery, according to a June 7 KHN report. -
Teladoc CEO says Amazon's expansion into telehealth is 'overrated'
Competition between telehealth frontrunner Teladoc and retail tech giant Amazon may be heating up as Amazon creeps into telehealth, but Teladoc's leader isn't worried, according to a June 6 report from CNBC. -
43% of Americans want to use telehealth after the pandemic, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans want to use telehealth after the pandemic era, and more than a third of Americans would prefer telehealth to an in-person visit, according to a May 27 survey by the American Psychiatric Association. -
5 things to know about today's top digital health challenges: Telemedicine, connectivity & more
While the COVID-19 pandemic significantly sped up telemedicine adoption, the integration of virtual care with in-person delivery will hold a place in the healthcare system far beyond the pandemic. -
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO July 5, leaves 'risky' telehealth venture to Andy Jassy
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will officially step down as chief executive on July 5, passing the telehealth torch to incoming CEO Andy Jassy, according to a May 26 article by CNN. -
Doctor On Demand and Grand Rounds to acquire LGBTQ health platform fresh off merger: 5 details
Doctor On Demand and Grand Rounds Health have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Included Health, a comprehensive healthcare platform for patients who are LGBTQ and BIPOC.
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