Telehealth

Winter Park, Fla.-based HomeCare Connect, a home health company in the workers' compensation space, is incorporating telehealth into its services.

Brattleboro (Vt.) Retreat, a mental health and addiction treatment hospital, is planning to implement remote psychiatric consultations, according to the Brattleboro Reformer.

NATO has developed a multinational telemedicine system to help first responders consult with medical specialists in real time.

A study in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare investigated the benefits of using telehealth in pre-hospital emergency medical services.

Teladoc and Griswold Home Care, a Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based home care agency for seniors, have launched a telehealth platform called GriswoldConnect.

Oklahoma City-based St. Anthony Hospital, part of St. Louis-based SSM Health, has implemented telehealth services at numerous hospitals in rural Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Nursing Times.

Only 6 percent of upstate New York residents have used telemedicine, although 40 percent are aware of the practice, according to an Excellus BCBS report.

Telemedicine has been gaining popularity in recent years — but providers still have their concerns, according to a CDW Healthcare survey.

Lafayette (La.) General Health has partnered with American Well to expand its telemedicine services for non-emergency needs and chronic condition management.

Teladoc has expanded its partnership with Kinsa, a smart health products and services provider.