Telehealth

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.

Houston-based Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center launched a telehealth platform that allows veterans to receive mental health services remotely.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is equally effective when delivered through telemedicine services or in-person care, according to preliminary research published in Oxford Academic.

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic in Johns Island, S.C., is teaming up with the Maven Project, a national program that aims to connect volunteer physicians with underserved communities via telehealth services.