Virtual care news, trends and reimbursement updates
Telehealth news covering program growth, utilization and payment. Becker's tracks telehealth reimbursement policy at the federal and state level and how virtual care fits into health system strategy.
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A study published in Pediatric Research examined the challenges pediatric physicians face in delivering care via telemedicine service.
Teladoc — soon to be known as Teladoc Health — now serves 22.5 million members, a 48 percent increase from one year prior, according to second quarter earnings results posted Aug. 1.
Microsoft selected Numbers4Health as one of the winners of its third annual Airband Grant Fund. Numbers4Health is a startup providing telehealth tools and solutions in rural areas.
On Aug. 10, virtual care company Teladoc will change its corporate name to Teladoc Health.
The Discovery Channel's new Shark Week special "Sharkwrecked," premiering July 26, provides an unexpected example of how telemedicine supports patients in remote areas.
While nearly all state Medicaid programs provide reimbursement for some telehealth services, policies are not consistent across the U.S., and some states' policies are much more telehealth-friendly than others, a recent Manatt analysis shows.
Telehealth and remote care may present healthcare's greatest opportunity, as well as its greatest challenge.
Scott Becker and Julie Spitzer
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vt., is piloting a teleICU initiative, with plans for a full rollout in August, according to a Bennington Banner report.
An estimated nine out of 10 physicians see the benefit of virtual care technologies, although many also voice concerns about their current functionalities, according to a new survey from audit and consulting firm Deloitte.
Two-thirds of physicians agree the use of interoperable virtual care technology would encourage them to offer telehealth services, according to a new survey from audit and consulting firm Deloitte.