Telehealth

Ascension’s Connected Primary Care pilot model in Indiana has reduced scheduling bottlenecks and increased virtual access for patients, according to a Sept. 29 release from Aaron Shoemaker, MD, the system’s vice president and chief medical officer for ambulatory services. Launched…

Federal funding for telehealth services could be disrupted if Congress does not pass a spending bill before the night of Sept. 30, Politico reported. Medicare coverage for telehealth visits — which has been extended repeatedly over the past five years…

The American Telemedicine Association has launched an enhanced Digital Infrastructure Score and mapping tool to assess digital health readiness at the ZIP code and county levels.  The platform combines data on broadband access, internet speeds, device availability and affordability to…

U.S. lawmakers introduced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 on Sept. 2 with the aim of preventing Medicare telehealth flexibilities from expiring at the end of the month. Without congressional action, key pandemic-era waivers will lapse on Sept. 30. The…

Telehealth has become one of the most powerful tools for reimagining healthcare, expanding access, improving outcomes, and strengthening the connection between patients and providers. The American Heart Association (Association) is working to advance telehealth through a range of initiatives designed…

The University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia has received $3.9 million over five years from the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish the Center for Telehealth Research and Policy, or C-TRaP. More than 20% of the U.S.…

Rep. Buddy Carter introduced a resolution designating the week of Sept. 15, 2025, as Telehealth Awareness Week. The resolution recognizes the role of telehealth in expanding care access across the U.S., particularly for older adults and rural populations. It was…

Chicago-based American Hospital Association is urging Congress to extend pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities that are set to expire Sept. 30. The waivers expanded access to care for millions of Americans and improved convenience for both patients and providers, according to a…

Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is eliminating 24 positions in its virtual care services department, according to a WARN notice. The health system filed a notice with the state Sept. 9, with layoffs expected to begin Nov. 10. “Virginia…

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz have reintroduced the Telehealth Modernization Act to extend Medicare telehealth access through fiscal year 2027. Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter and Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell are leading the House companion bill.…