Teladoc expands Microsoft partnership to add AI documentation tools

The telehealth company plans to integrate Microsoft’s AI-enabled notetaking tools into its hospital platform, allowing physicians to automatically transcribe clinical notes during virtual patient exams.

By Emily Olsen • July 18, 2023

Judge throws out class action lawsuit against Teladoc

A New York judge ruled that Teladoc had detailed risks of its $18 billion Livongo acquisition and that, while the company may have been optimistic regarding its operations, it did not falsify facts or statements.

By Brian T. Horowitz • July 10, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Telehealth

Virtual visits remain significantly elevated compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, as patients report high satisfaction with digitally delivered care.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Patients continue to utilize telehealth for mental healthcare: Fair Health

Stakeholders await final post-pandemic telehealth guidelines after mental healthcare utilization increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Susanna Vogel • July 6, 2023

Telehealth visits garner fewer follow-ups than in-person appointments, Epic finds

Researchers argue their findings demonstrate that telehealth doesn't require additional visits.

By Sydney Halleman • July 6, 2023

Telehealth groups applaud CONNECT reintroduction in Senate

It’s the second time the bill has been reintroduced in Congress, as proponents of virtual care look to solidify COVID-19 gains in telehealth accessibility and use before temporary flexibilities run out at the end of 2024.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 22, 2023

MedPAC recommends return to lower telehealth payments

The group that advises Congress on Medicare policy also suggested more closely setting payment rates across outpatient facilities for some services, which hospital lobbyists oppose.

By Emily Olsen • June 16, 2023

5 healthcare consumer trends to prepare for

What consumers expect from their healthcare experiences is quickly evolving. View the latest consumerism trends and insights and how they’re influencing healthcare.

June 5, 2023

Health tech startup Florence buys Zipnosis from Bright Health

Bright Health, which is exiting the insurance business, purchased telehealth company Zipnosis in 2021.

By Emily Olsen • May 24, 2023

Included Health and DispatchHealth partner on virtual-to-in-home care

Included’s care teams will now be able to coordinate in-home care for patients after a telehealth visit through Dispatch’s network of medical practitioners.

By Sydney Halleman • May 17, 2023

Babylon Health to be taken private under restructuring deal

Babylon will receive $34.5 million in interim funding as part of a deal with investment manager AlbaCore Capital Group and its affiliates.

By Brian T. Horowitz • May 11, 2023

Here’s what will change when the COVID public health emergency ends

Vaccines, which have been crucial to curbing the threat of the virus, will remain free for the vast majority of people in the U.S., but over-the-counter tests will no longer be covered for most.

By Shannon Muchmore • May 10, 2023

Telehealth declined nationally in February, Fair Health finds

COVID-19 dropped out of the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally, with mental health conditions claiming the top spot. 

By Brian T. Horowitz • May 4, 2023

DEA temporarily extends COVID-19 telehealth prescribing flexibility for controlled substances

The agency said on Wednesday that it needs additional time to parse through the 38,000 public comments it received in response to a proposal to reintroduce stricter limits around telehealth prescribing.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 4, 2023

Teladoc beats Wall Street expectations on first quarter results, raises guidance

Teladoc raised its 2023 outlook following the quarter, which analysts said represented a strong start to the year.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 27, 2023

GoodRx co-CEOs out; former GoDaddy CEO to serve as interim chief executive

The leadership transition comes after a difficult few years for GoodRx, which announced in September that it planned to eliminate 16% of its workforce.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 26, 2023

Transformative AI to revamp prior authorizations

With the right payment integrity approach and finely tuned focus, payers will find the exceptional service execution required to thrive in today’s environment.

By Abhishek Danturti Sharma,Principal, Business Transformation, Sagility • April 24, 2023

The evolution of Amazon Pharmacy

Amazon health leader Vin Gupta discusses affordability initiatives, how Amazon Pharmacy needs to spread awareness among providers and what its effect could be on small community pharmacies.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 19, 2023

The simple change hospitals are making to enhance patient care

Discover the transformative power of virtual rounding in healthcare, enabling real-time collaboration between practitioners and enhancing patient experience and outcomes.

By Matt Wall, Director, Business Development, OEM - Tryten Technologies • April 17, 2023

Telehealth use rose for third straight month in January among privately insured

Fair Health, which recently began tracking audio-only telehealth data, also found that audio-only utilization fell nationally from December to January.

By Hailey Mensik • April 5, 2023

Fair Health finds 76% drop in telehealth use from 2020 to 2021

Although telehealth use declined overall compared to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual visits still comprised the highest percentage of medical claim lines in 2021.

By Brian T. Horowitz • March 30, 2023

Amazon Pharmacy adds manufacturer coupons for some brand name drugs

Amazon Pharmacy is currently offering coupons for eight brand name medications treating diabetes, asthma, obesity, emphysema and others, and said it plans to add more coupons over time.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 29, 2023

Transforming veteran healthcare: How telehealth is changing the game

Discover how telehealth is revolutionizing veteran healthcare, providing high-quality care regardless of location with essential use cases like video consultations, remote monitoring and telestroke.  

By Matt Wall, Director, Business Development, Tryten Technologies • March 20, 2023

Telehealth use rose at end of last year, Fair Health finds

COVID-19 stayed as the third most diagnosed condition nationally and accounted for a larger share of claims in December, Fair Health found.

By Hailey Mensik • March 9, 2023

Atrium, Best Buy partner to co-develop hospital-at-home programming

The multi-year partnership combines Atrium’s hospital-at-home program and existing telemedicine infrastructure with Best Buy’s at-home care business, along with the retailer’s home installation and supply chain capabilities.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 7, 2023

Transcarent to acquire majority of telehealth platform 98point6 for $100M

Transcarent will get 98point6’s self-insured employer business, affiliated physician group and a software license. 

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 6, 2023