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Telemedicine could be linked to clinician burnout, study says
Telemedicine can be less efficient than in-person care, potentially adding to clinician burnout, according to a July 28 analysis published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. -
Tricare to require copayments for troop telehealth appointments
Tricare, the healthcare program for the U.S. military, is bringing back copayments for telehealth care after a two-year hiatus, according to reporting in Task and Purpose Purpose. -
Sanford Health pays $25K for violating telemedicine claims
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health, Sanford Clinic and Sanford Medical Center agreed to pay a $25,842 settlement for allegedly submitting claims for telemedicine services that did not meet applicable requirements. -
What's stopping Congress from extending telehealth benefits
The House passed legislation to extend Medicare reimbursements for medical visits that occur by video or phone call through 2024, but recent federal crackdowns on Medicare fraud linked to telehealth have raised concerns in Washington, Politico reported Aug. 7. -
Amwell revenue up 7% to $64.5M
Amwell reported a second quarter revenue of $64.5 million, up 7 percent from $60.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. -
Amwell announces CVS Health virtual care partnership
Amwell is working with CVS Health to roll out the retail drugstore giant's new virtual primary care service, the telehealth provider announced in its Aug. 4 second quarter earnings call. -
Los Angeles hospitals launch telestroke program
Los Angeles-based hospital CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has launched a telestroke program in collaboration with the University of Southern California's Keck Medicine. -
HHS, Justice Department issue telehealth nondiscrimination guidance
HHS and the Justice Department have partnered to issue guidance for healthcare providers on protections under nondiscrimination laws and how they apply to telehealth. -
Digitize Your Healthcare Organization to Improve Customer Experience
The past several years, we’ve seen the healthcare industry undergo a major transformation. However, many of those shifts were hastily patched together solutions enacted solely to keep work and patient care going during tumultuous times. -
Teladoc offering free virtual care to Kentucky flood victims
Teladoc will offer free general medical telehealth visits to individuals affected by the Kentucky flood. -
7 recommendations for improving telehealth nationally
From legislation that should be enacted at the federal level to providers helping patients use telehealth, there are several ways in which different stakeholders could improve the use of telehealth in an equitable and effective manner, according to a July 25 report from the Brookings Institute. -
A teaching moment for next generation Rx-to-OTC switch
On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, FDA announced the availability of the proposed rule Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (Docket No. FDA-2021-N-0862). -
10 ways to measure the success of telehealth services
Measuring satisfaction, changes in in-person clinic use and the development of innovative new programs are important metrics hospitals and health systems can use to analyze the success of their telehealth services, according to a July 27 American Medical Association article. -
American Psychiatric Association outlines safety measures for prescriptions via telemedicine
The American Psychiatric Association recently stressed that prescribing medication to patients amid the increasing use of telemedicine requires a commitment to safety. -
Teladoc losses mounting to nearly $10B in 1st half of year
Teladoc reported a net loss of $9.78 billion in the first two quarters, dragging down its second-quarter earnings. -
House passes bill extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill expanding telehealth services and allowing Medicare patients to continue using telehealth services through 2024, The Hill reported July 27. -
Teladoc hires former Providence exec Mike Waters as COO
Teladoc named Mike Waters as chief operating officer. -
OIG issues alert urging caution around telemedicine arrangements
HHS' Office of Inspector General has released a new report urging practitioners to remain cautious about entering into business arrangements with telehealth companies due to the rise in fraud and kickback schemes in the telehealth market. -
The best telehealth companies, per Healthline
Sesame Care has been rated the best overall telehealth company for 2022 by Healthline, with Amwell and Teladoc also receiving accolades in different categories -
Lee Health to reduce telehealth costs as COVID-19 cases rise
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health will temporarily reduce the costs of its urgent care telehealth visits for community members, GulfShore Business reported July 15.
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