Telehealth

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…

My mother is in long-term care. When I show up to work every day, I’m not working from theory. I know what it feels like to trust a facility with someone you love. And after more than 30 years in…

Teladoc Health is expanding its virtual care offerings through Walmart’s Better Care Services platform, giving customers access to services including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.  Customers can access Teladoc Health’s services through insured and cash-pay options, including an $89…

Ascension is building far more than a telehealth program across its sprawling footprint of 110 hospitals and nearly 2,000 care sites. The St. Louis-based health system is developing what Krisda Chaiyachati, MD, associate vice president of clinical transformation at Ascension,…