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COVID-19 reappeared in top 5 telehealth diagnoses in April
Telehealth use overall rose nationally and in every region following two months of decline, according to Fair Health’s monthly tracker.
By Hailey Mensik • July 6, 2022 -
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How the decision overturning Roe v. Wade is changing healthcare
Many provider groups protested the 6-3 decision, with the American Medical Association saying it was "deeply disturbed" by the court overturning Roe v. Wade, which was precedent for almost half a century.
By Shannon Muchmore • Updated July 5, 2022 -
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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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Sponsored by Davita Kidney CareOvercoming psychosocial barriers for long-term success on home dialysis
As patient utilization of home dialysis grows, the nephrology community must focus on breaking down psychosocial barriers to ensure long-term success.
By Dr. Mihran Naljayan, Chief Medical Officer, Home Modalities at DaVita Kidney Care • June 27, 2022 -
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Deep DiveAs cross-state telemedicine waivers expire, virtual care advocates focus on long-term policy changes
There’s a complication: No one solution to the U.S.’ patchy physician licensing infrastructure has universal buy-in.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 21, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Touro UniversityThe cultural and mental health skills that medical and health science students need in today's world
From memorizing facts about illnesses to learning how to perform procedures, every medical and health science university offers curricula and opportunities to ensure that its students hone their hard skills.
June 21, 2022 -
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Amwell appoints ex-Advocate Aurora exec as chief medical officer
The virtual care company has tapped Carrie Nelson as its new CMO, filling a role that’s been vacant since last summer.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 8, 2022 -
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Teladoc hit with class-action suit alleging it misled investors
The complaint accuses the company, along with CEO Jason Gorevic and CFO Mala Murphy, of downplaying competition that stifled growth in Teladoc's mental health and chronic care businesses.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 6, 2022 -
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Telehealth visits dropped in March amid better COVID-19 outlook, new report finds
The data provides a snapshot of early 2022 when COVID-19 infections dropped and patients seemed more willing to return to the doctor's office.
By Sydney Halleman • June 3, 2022 -
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Sponsored by eVisit5 ways to future-proof your telehealth program
Leaders have an opportunity to reimagine their telehealth infrastructure with these five best practices.
May 31, 2022 -
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Millions of people counting on Congress to protect telehealth access
Patients who have come to rely on telehealth have been left waiting and wondering if they will be able to receive the virtual care they need once the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended.
By Julia Mirich • May 26, 2022 -
Amwell Q1 net loss widens on costs to expand Converge platform
The vendor's revenue grew 11% while expenses climbed 40% year over year, as Amwell invested heavily in research and development for its open architecture Converge platform.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 10, 2022 -
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Telehealth use fell in February as omicron retreated
Mental health services captured a larger percentage of remote care and continued to be the top reason for online provider visits in February, according to data from Fair Health.
By Susan Kelly • May 10, 2022 -
Telemedicine reached disadvantaged communities during pandemic, study finds
The results surprised Johns Hopkins University researchers, who said it contrasted with earlier findings showing an inverse link between socioeconomic status and use of telemedicine in the pandemic.
By Susan Kelly • May 4, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Touro University3 questions for Dr. Alan Kadish, Touro University President
Between new locations, expanding programs and an ever-growing list of community service initiatives, Touro University is becoming one of the nation's leaders in medical and health science education in myriad ways.
May 2, 2022 -
Teladoc records $6.6B impairment charge on Livongo acquisition, spurring record net loss
Teladoc bought chronic care giant Livongo for $18.5 billion two years ago, but the asset's waning value and external market factors triggered the multibillion-dollar goodwill impairment charge in the first quarter.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Updated April 28, 2022 -
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Employers are reevaluating health benefits amid tight labor market, survey finds
Improving affordability, providing virtual care and boosting mental health offerings will be top priorities for U.S. employers over the next two years, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.
By Susan Kelly • April 27, 2022 -
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Does telemedicine result in duplicative care? Depends on the patient, study suggests
Whether or not telehealth visits result in duplicative care — a hot topic on the Hill as Congress debates future telemedicine regulation — could depend on if users have acute or chronic conditions, according to new research.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 27, 2022 -
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Healthcare M&A slowed in Q1 amid economic concerns, omicron impact, KPMG says
Deals across the sector fell by a third in the period from the brisk pace at the end of last year as buyers weighed an economic slowdown, the Russian-Ukraine war and the impact of the omicron variant, according to the new report.
By Susan Kelly • April 26, 2022 -
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Teladoc names new chief medical officer
Vidya Raman-Tangella joins Teladoc from Amazon subsidiary AWS, where she led strategy for healthcare solutions.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 25, 2022 -
Massive pandemic pivot to telehealth tallied in Fair Health report
New data from the nonprofit reiterates the explosive growth in telemedicine in the first year of the pandemic when other medical sites scaled back services.
By Susan Kelly • April 25, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ProviderTrustManaging provider licensure amid expanding telehealth
As the COVID-19 pandemic paved the way for expanded virtual care, telehealth has grown in adoption. How are your licensing processes adapting to this changing environment?
April 25, 2022 -
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Global digital health funding reaches 6-quarter low, at $10.4B
Even as the pandemic continues, digital health funding slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2022, according to new data from CB Insights.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 14, 2022 -
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Telehealth use rose for third straight month in January as omicron spread
Among the top five telehealth diagnoses in January, COVID-19 tied for second with acute respiratory diseases and infections. Mental health conditions were by far the most common diagnosis, coming in at nearly 60% of all claims.
By Shannon Muchmore • April 7, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHospitals bet big on venture capital amid COVID-19 revenue flux
Hospitals are increasingly acting as venture capitalists, ratcheting up investments in companies with products they can use and scale, according to a data analysis of hospital VC arms conducted by Healthcare Dive.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 30, 2022 -
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Hospital E/M visit charges continued to rise in 2020, Fair Health finds
Meanwhile, the percentage of claims for telehealth shot up from just 0.22% of all claims in 2019 to about 15% in 2020, as COVID-19 restrictions set in and patients worried of virus transmission.
By Shannon Muchmore • March 30, 2022
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