Telehealth

Health systems across the country are developing telehealth strategies, both in rural and urban populations.

Only around 10 percent of U.S. consumers have used telehealth services, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study. However, among the early adopters of telehealth, many are satisfied with the experience.

Teladoc Health Ranks Highest in Overall Satisfaction among Direct-to-Consumer Brands; Humana Ranks Highest in Overall Satisfaction among Health Plans. 

Since launching its virtual care center last year, St. Luke's Health System has only been operating at about 20 percent capacity, according to Boise, Idaho-based health system's Oct. 22 blog post.

Digital health company Livongo Health announced Oct. 28 that it has teamed up with Doctor On Demand.

Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., announced on Oct. 24 that he will introduce legislation to establish new telehealth infrastructure across the U.S. 

Teladoc Health announced on Oct. 25 the release of Teladoc Medical Experts, a virtual center for patients dealing with a wide range of complex mental and physical medical needs.

South Dakota lawmakers will convene Nov. 6 to form a plan to provide telehealth services throughout the state, according to Capital News Bureau.

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health received a $4.3 million grant to develop a national telehealth certificate program that aims to standardize and enhance the quality of care delivered via telehealth platforms.

Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center announced Oct. 21 that it has released a new mobile health app designed to treat patients with non-emergency conditions.