Telehealth

Privately held health IT company Medable unveiled a telemedicine solution for patients participating in clinical trials.

Vida Health, a telehealth platform for physical and behavioral health, secured $30 million in funding toward its technology treatment initiatives for chronic disease.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced June 19 that the agency will vote next month to advance a $100 million pilot program that aims to expand telehealth services for low-income Americans.

Fifty-two percent of U.S. residents over 65 years old are willing to use telehealth services, according to a recent American Well survey.

UHS Healthcare is rolling out virtual walk-in visits where patients and providers can connect through video to discuss minor medical conditions.

The healthcare landscape is becoming more digital. Transitions to virtual and digital care are not just because technology is advancing but also to accommodate for the rapidly changing workforce among nurses and other hospital staff.

Cranston, R.I.-based CODAC Behavioral Healthcare and Thundermist Health Center in Woonsocket, R.I., are partnering on telemedicine services that will increase substance use disorder patients' access to medication-assisted treatment, Warwick Post reports.

WellQuest Medical & Wellness, a primary and urgent care medical clinic provider, is adding a telehealth unit that will provide virtual care across multiple specialties.

Virtual technology is helping transform the delivery of patient care. From remote monitoring to telehealth services, virtual care is continually developing to bring remote physician specialists directly to the patient's bedside.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., unveiled legislation June 12 that aims to authorize clinician trainees working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform telemedicine services, The Ripon Advance reports.