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.
Telehealth
Last month’s congressional budget deal was a significant step forward for telemedicine, but we’re still in the early innings for adoption.
Dan DâOrazio, CEO, Sage Growth Partners
Teladoc, Inc., the world’s largest and most trusted provider of virtual care delivery services, announced today its expanded collaboration with Microsoft.
URAC launched the first independent, third-party accreditation for telehealth programs in 2016 and it is growing rapidly.
URAC
Telehealth and other virtual healthcare includes any type of care provided remotely — or, care in which the patient is not face-to-face, in-person with the provider. This can mean online responses to inquiries, phone consults, video-facilitated visits and more. Virtual…
Scott Becker, Julie Spitzer
A recent press release shares Teladoc's certification that will further enhance patient safety, data sharing and interoperability for the company.
Avizia joined the athenahealth marketplace under its "More Disruption Please" program, the telehealth provider confirmed Feb. 27.
The number of health systems adopting telehealth programs is on pace to double in the next few years as a result of the shift to consumer-driven healthcare, which has been expedited by policy changes and technology advancements.
In a recent article from NTTDATA, they discuss the importance of customer service automation and how it can help or deter customers.
NTTDATA
Avera eCARE Services, a telemedicine program operated by Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health, released the results of its remote intensive care unit service Feb. 26.
Teladoc physicians will be able to access Surescripts' medication history services under a new certification from the health information network, Teladoc confirmed Feb. 26.