Health systems are increasingly realizing the value of telehealth.

Louisiana State University Health New Orleans notified roughly 2,200 patients of a privacy breach, WDSU News reports.

Ontario, Canada-based Chatham-Kent Health Alliance notified seven patients of a privacy breach after a health information record was found on a local resident's lawn.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday told the Senate Appropriations Committee it has long-term goals for telemedicine that need congressional approval, according to Federal News Radio.

The American Telemedicine Association named new officers to its board of directors.

Boston-based Partners HealthCare Connected Health joined forces with Health Advocate — a Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based subsidiary of West Corp. — to expand its Partners Online Second Opinions Service capabilities.

The global market for computer-assisted coding is projected to hit $5.1 billion by 2023, up from $2.8 billion in 2016, according to a WinterGreen Research report.

Deploying a telemedicine program as part of a virtual healthcare strategy is now more crucial than ever.

Healthcare executives are increasingly seeking input from front-line staff and physicians prior to implementing new technology, according to an Experience Innovation Network report.

The Food and Drug Administration is establishing protocols — and a new digital health unit — to better regulate digital health software, reports Regulatory Focus.