Telehealth
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based physician David Antonio Becerril, MD, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a telehealth-linked scheme that defrauded Medicare, according to the Department of Justice. Chief U.S. District Judge Stanley A. Bastian of…
Virtual care provider Teladoc Health launched a virtual care model that it said aims to replace fragmented, condition-by-condition care with a single, adaptive experience built around each patient’s full health needs, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The…
Health systems, physician groups and telehealth trade associations are raising concerns about a CMS proposal that would bar Medicare payment for remote patient monitoring services delivered by third-party vendors, with early reaction pointing to paused RPM plans, unclear reimbursement math…
The pandemic revealed a demand for telehealth, forcing the healthcare industry to rethink how and where care could be delivered. Patients and providers alike discovered that high-quality care doesn’t have to mean an in-person visit. Hospitals, health systems and healthcare…
CMS is proposing a Medicare payment ban for remote patient monitoring services delivered by third-party vendors. Here are six things to know: 1. The proposed rule, released July 14 as part of the 2027 physician fee schedule, would allow payment…
Ruthia He, founder and former CEO of a digital mental health company, has been sentenced to six years in prison and fined $1 million for her role in a scheme involving the unlawful distribution of Adderall, healthcare fraud and obstruction…
The internet and telecommunications services are essential tools for healthcare providers. Telehealth services, in particular, allow for remote consultations, monitoring, and information exchange. While technological capabilities have transformed healthcare, it has also exposed a disparity in access, with many rural…
Missoula, Mont.-based Community Medical Center plans to transition its pediatric intensive care services to a 24/7 telehealth-supported model, a move that has drawn opposition from nurses and physicians, according to a June 12 report from NBC Montana. Hospital leaders said…
Telehealth utilization rose 10.1% in the first quarter of 2026, with mental health conditions remaining the top telehealth diagnosis across every age group and region. FAIR Health on June 15 released first-quarter telehealth data and launched a new Quarterly Telehealth…
The American Telemedicine Association honored 11 health system leaders at its annual Leadership Awards in May in Orlando. The winners included, according to a June 2 news release: Leadership in Care Transformation Award Heather Meyers, Senior Director, Virtual Care and…