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Included Health taps Optum exec as CFO
Mark Flakne comes to the virtual and in-person care company from Optum, where he worked for more than 11 years.
By Emily Olsen • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Amwell boosts 2024 adjusted earnings outlook, narrows net loss in Q2
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, CFO Robert Shepardson said reducing headcount was “one of the big drivers” for improving the guidance.
By Emily Olsen • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Hospitals are adopting more advanced technology, like virtual reality, robotics and artificial intelligence, to improve training programs, patient engagement, staff burnout and clinical decision-making.
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Teladoc withdraws 2024 outlook, logs impairment charge amid downturn at BetterHelp
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, new CEO Chuck Divita said the virtual care company is “not yet delivering on its fullest potential.”
By Emily Olsen • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Mental telehealth services have declined since end of pandemic emergency: study
The JAMA study comes as lawmakers debate whether to permanently expand telehealth flexibilities in Medicare this year.
By Sydney Halleman • July 30, 2024 -
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Teladoc’s enterprise growth exec to depart
Laizer Kornwasser was terminated after his position was eliminated. The executive change comes after Teladoc named a new CEO last month.
By Emily Olsen • July 8, 2024 -
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Health tech startup Fabric acquires Walmart’s telehealth business
The acquisition comes as Walmart exits the healthcare delivery business.
By Emily Olsen • June 28, 2024 -
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Amwell to implement reverse stock split to avoid delisting
The telehealth vendor’s share price has declined significantly since 2020. It received a warning this spring that its stock was trading below minimum standards, and could be removed from trading.
By Emily Olsen • June 28, 2024 -
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Amazon folds telehealth marketplace into One Medical
The reorganization could create a new source of potential customers for primary care chain One Medical.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 28, 2024 -
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Telehealth use declined across groups in 2022: survey
Telemedicine utilization among adults dipped in 2022, falling from 37% in 2021 to just over 30%.
By Emily Olsen • June 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CHG Healthcare ServicesTrends in telehealth: Integrating physicians into virtual care
Many physicians are interested in working in telehealth, whether it’s part-time, full-time or gig work. Here are the factors to consider when integrating physicians into a virtual care program.
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House committee advances bill that would extend telehealth flexibilities
The legislation would extend some Medicare flexibilities through 2026. Lawmakers have until year-end to take action before the pandemic-era rules expire.
By Emily Olsen • May 9, 2024 -
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The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth service
Whole Health Rx connects users with licensed healthcare providers in real time and will initially focus on weight management solutions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 9, 2024 -
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Amwell expects revenue impact from Defense contract in Q4
The telehealth vendor has struggled with a declining stock price and mounting losses.
By Emily Olsen • May 2, 2024 -
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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.
By Sydney Halleman • April 26, 2024 -
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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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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.
March 11, 2024 -
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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
