Telehealth: Page 2


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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 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 Feb. 16, 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.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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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 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 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 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 Jan. 25, 2024
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    Implementing 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 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 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 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 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 Dec. 18, 2023
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    Securing 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
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    Government expects to recover more than $3B from healthcare fraud, misspent funds in fiscal year 2023

    The HHS’ Office of the Inspector General’s report tallied 707 criminal enforcement actions and 746 civil actions for fraud and misspent funds in programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

    By Dec. 4, 2023
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    Completion rates for tests, referrals lower from telehealth visits, study finds

    Failure to get tests or complete referrals is a leading cause of diagnostic errors, and it’s particularly important in primary care, researchers said. 

    By Nov. 22, 2023
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    Senate subcommittee signals support for permanent telehealth flexibilities

    But witnesses noted Congress shouldn’t wait to enshrine pandemic-era accommodations for virtual care, arguing regulatory uncertainty is a danger to telehealth’s longevity.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
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    Amazon discounts One Medical membership for Prime customers to $9 a month

    The move could further integrate the retail giant’s healthcare ambitions with its core e-commerce business.

    By Nov. 8, 2023
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    Amwell reports widening net loss, including $79M impairment charge

    But the telehealth vendor’s new contract with the Defense Health Agency could support its path to profitability, management said.

    By Nov. 2, 2023
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    Physicians spend more time after hours on EHR tasks post-COVID, report finds

    The switch to virtual care has increased documentation burden for physicians, according to a new analysis in JAMA.

    By Nov. 2, 2023
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    Global digital health funding hits lowest level since 2016, report finds

    Digital health funding is flagging this year, with investments in the sector reaching only 40% of last year’s totals, according to CB Insights.

    By Oct. 25, 2023
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    Teladoc kicks off ‘operational review’ to boost bottom line

    The virtual care giant reported mixed results Tuesday, missing Wall Street expectations on revenue but beating on earnings per share.

    By Oct. 25, 2023
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    How experts see AI changing healthcare supply chains

    Leading analysts have long recommended automating procure-to-pay functions with software to lower spend, identify savings, and increase transparency and accountability in supply chain workflows. 

    Oct. 23, 2023
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    Amwell, Leidos score defense contract worth up to $180M

    Analysts predict the contract could be worth up to $54 million for Amwell alone over its 22-month term.

    By Oct. 20, 2023
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    Telehealth could help Medicaid patients treat opioid use disorder, study finds

    The report comes weeks after regulators again extended pandemic-era flexibilities on virtual prescriptions of controlled substances.

    By Oct. 19, 2023
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    Q&A // HLTH23

    AI, M&A and MSK: Teladoc’s head of group health shares vendor’s strategic priorities

    Kelly Bliss discussed how the virtual care giant is approaching the three buzzy acronyms in an interview at HLTH.

    By Oct. 12, 2023