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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Though the number of virtual medical appointments is projected to surpass that of in-office visits within the next four years, some physicians are still reluctant to buy in to the technology.
As co-leaders of UCHealth's virtual care strategy, Steve Hess and Richard Zane, MD, bring a mix of operational and clinical expertise to the health system's IT efforts through their respective roles as chief information officer and chief innovation officer.
Renton, Wash.-based Providence on Feb. 5 unveiled its latest initiative to combat healthcare provider burnout: a telehealth-based behavioral health concierge for its employees.
Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is now providing remote second opinions via health advisory firm PinnacleCare's virtual care platform, according to a Feb. 3 news release.
As vice president of quality and innovation for hospital and health systems at Teladoc Health, Shayan Vyas, MD, ensures the telehealth provider exceeds health system clients' expectations when it comes to delivering quality virtual care.
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Telehealth presents seemingly endless possibilities for the future of healthcare, but it also brings a lot of questions about privacy that a panel of healthcare executives discussed during a recent leadership panel.
Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center will offer telehealth services to pediatric patients through a program with the state's mental health department program, according to a Jan. 29 Madison County Journal report.
In response to the CDC’s release of clinical criteria to guide the evaluation of patients under investigation (PUI) for Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Bright.md updated its Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) SmartExam™ modules to include coronavirus screening.
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Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare oncologist and cancer experts will now use telehealth technology to treat patients at Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mount Pleasant, Utah, according to a Jan. 30 Daily Herald report.
Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Hospital is urging patients with flu symptoms to stay home and seek medical care through its telemedicine service, according to a Jan. 27 WMC report.