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Virtual care news, trends and reimbursement updates

Telehealth news covering program growth, utilization and payment. Becker's tracks telehealth reimbursement policy at the federal and state level and how virtual care fits into health system strategy.

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Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke's Health System plans to grow its hospital-at-home program, already one of the biggest in the country, once more payers get on board with the care model, a leader told Becker's.

Telehealth utilization grew across most U.S. regions in October 2024, with the Midwest as the sole exception, according to FAIR Health's monthly telehealth regional tracker.

Home healthcare remains the fastest-growing segment in the healthcare sector, with spending increasing by 11.1% year over year in October 2024, according to Altarum's Jan. 8 Health Sector Economic Indicators report.

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