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Teladoc reports mixed results following long-time CEO’s departure
The virtual care giant’s earnings were dragged by flagging growth in its BetterHelp segment, which suffered an 11% drop in paying users year over year.
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Sponsored by CHG Healthcare ServicesTrends in telehealth: Expanding the role of nurses in virtual care
Nurses will play an integral role as virtual care becomes a more widely adopted care model. But while virtual nursing care has the potential to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, it’s not without its challenges
April 22, 2024 -
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Virtual visits remain significantly elevated compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, as patients report high satisfaction with digitally delivered care.
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Telehealth linked to modest quality, cost increases, study finds
The findings suggest it would be challenging to restrict telehealth payment in Medicare, researchers said. Some pandemic flexibilities are set to expire at the end of 2024.
By Emily Olsen • April 18, 2024 -
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Telehealth company Cerebral to pay $7M fine over data sharing
The Federal Trade Commission alleged the digital mental healthcare company had provided sensitive data to third parties and maintained “sloppy” security practices.
By Emily Olsen • April 16, 2024 -
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Lawmakers mull telehealth quality, reimbursement as extension deadline looms
Legislators worked to hash out details about Medicare telehealth policy as a deadline to continue pandemic-era flexibilities draws closer.
By Emily Olsen • April 11, 2024 -
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Teladoc’s long-time CEO steps down amid waning stock performance
A management shakeup is likely coming at the right time, as the virtual care company undergoes an operational review to boost its bottom line, analysts said.
By Emily Olsen • April 5, 2024 -
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Amwell in danger of being booted from NYSE
The once high-flying telehealth stock has traded below the exchange’s minimum listing requirements for 30 days, according to a new notice.
By Rebecca Pifer • April 5, 2024 -
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Telehealth groups urge DEA to release controlled substance prescribing proposal
Advocacy groups, providers and virtual care companies said clinicians and pharmacies need time to comment on the rule and prepare for implementation.
By Emily Olsen • April 4, 2024 -
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Center for Connected Health Policy’s Mei Kwong on what to expect for telehealth regulations
Some telehealth provisions could expire by the end of the year unless Congress makes them permanent.
By Brian T. Horowitz • March 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CHG Healthcare ServicesTrends in telehealth: The future of virtual care
In the wake of the pandemic, Healthcare organizations are evaluating the future of telehealth and working to craft a more deliberate, strategic approach to virtual care.
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Sponsored by PurpleLabHow SDoH data impact telehealth access and how payers can use it to improve outcomes
Removing barriers to care and improving care access through analyzing social determinants of health (SDoH) data is a key strategy.
Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Amwell names new chief medical officer
The announcement comes a week after the telehealth vendor said it had reduced its headcount by roughly 10% since the end of 2023.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Teladoc still looking for tech investments, M&A amid operational review
The telehealth vendor is trimming expenses, but it could pursue deals with strategically or financially attractive companies.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Telehealth services during pandemic largely compliant with Medicare, OIG finds
The latest audit from the HHS’ Office of Inspector General comes as some Medicare flexibilities for telehealth are set to expire at the end of this year.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Amwell cut headcount by 10% since end of 2023
The telehealth vendor faced headwinds last year as it migrated customers to a new platform, executives said on an earnings call this week.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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HHS finalizes rule on telehealth at opioid treatment programs
The rule marks the first substantial changes to treatment and delivery standards at opioid treatment programs in more than 20 years.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Telehealth availability for mental healthcare varies by state, study finds
Mental health treatment can be challenging to access. Telehealth could help expand the number of people who receive care, but virtual care availability can be hindered by location, according to a new study.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Senators reintroduce bill to boost telemental healthcare
The legislation would remove the requirement that Medicare beneficiaries be seen in person within six months of receiving mental healthcare via telehealth.
By Emily Olsen • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TeleperformanceImplementing high-tech, high-touch digital services to create more personalized, patient-centric care
Improve the patient experience by addressing high interaction volume and channel complexity.
By Jeff Hechemy, Executive Vice President – Healthcare at Teleperformance • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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98point6 buys asynchronous telehealth company Bright.md’s remaining assets
The acquisition comes months after Bright.md’s technology was purchased by Cigna’s Evernorth segment.
By Emily Olsen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Billing for patient messages to clinicians is increasing, study finds
An upturn in the number of providers charging for messages suggests organizations now see e-visits as a long-term source of potential revenue, researchers said.
By Emily Olsen • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Telehealth more likely to have follow-ups compared with office visits, study finds
Virtual care visits in most specialties were more likely to have a follow-up within seven days, but the gap between telehealth and office appointments narrowed after 30- or 90-day intervals.
By Emily Olsen • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Amazon launches chronic condition management portal; Omada nabs first partnership
The new program surfaces eligible benefits for weight management, diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions when users search Amazon for related devices, like a glucose monitor.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Lawsuit alleges New Jersey’s telehealth licensure rules hamper access to care
The suit comes as relaxed pandemic-era licensure rules for virtual care expire. Standard regulations are onerous for patients who may not be able to access specialty care for rare conditions, the lawsuit said.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Sponsored by CognizantSecuring IoMT solutions for Telemedicine
Connected devices are making real-time patient monitoring and advanced care possible; but as with every new technology, cybercriminals lurk waiting to take advantage of vulnerabilities.
Dec. 18, 2023
