Telehealth

Increasing numbers of hospitals and health systems are using hybrid care to increase efficiency, address social determinants of health and improve patient outcomes.

Tulsa, Okla.-based OSU Medicine is giving more facilities access to its virtual care programs. 

Omaha-based Children's Nebraska entered into a remote patient monitoring and electronic health records management with Locus Health. 

A U.S. House subcommittee passed legislation that would extend telehealth flexibilities for two years and the hospital-at-home program for five.

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, innovative solutions are emerging to enhance patient outcomes.

Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health is expanding the use of telehealth devices to more than 700 bedsides systemwide. 

A U.S. House committee approved a bill May 8 that would extend health systems' ability to provide telehealth and hospital-at-home care.

In the first quarter of 2024, Teladoc's revenue reached $646 million, a 3% increase compared to the $629 million in revenue it reported in the same period last year.

Telehealth utilization has led to enhancements in certain healthcare utilization and quality metrics, but it has also been associated with a 1.6% increase in healthcare spending, Health Affairs research confirmed April 17. 

Cerebral has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $7 million due to the telemedicine company sharing consumers' private health information and other sensitive data with advertisers without permission.