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.

Richmond, Texas-based OakBend Medical Center implemented a telemedicine cart that allows the health system's cardiologists to virtually examine patients to determine whether they should be admitted to the hospital.

Pittsburgh-based Gateway Health Plan launched a pilot program to offer Pacify, a telehealth mobile application, to new and expectant mothers enrolled in Pennsylvania's Medicaid program.

Lebanon-N.H.-based Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is partnering with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington to help expand care for pediatric cardiology and urology patients through telemedicine, Vermont Biz reports.

A new piece of legislation in Texas establishes a telehealth center for forensic medical examinations for sexual assault.