Telehealth

Some health systems have started pausing telehealth visits for Medicare beneficiaries as the government shutdown continues. Pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities ended Oct. 1 with the federal government stoppage, cutting off CMS reimbursement for many virtual visits. While many health systems are…

Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health plans to launch a two-year telehealth initiative backed by a $485,000 grant. The Telehealth for Rural Health Equity Initiative is designed to expand telehealth services across the hospital’s primary care clinics and emergency department, according…

For patients scattered across Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health’s rural footprint, telemedicine has become embedded in everyday care. But as pandemic-era telehealth policies face an uncertain future in Washington, Sanford leaders say the stakes are significant for the communities they…

Ascension’s Connected Primary Care pilot model in Indiana has reduced scheduling bottlenecks and increased virtual access for patients, according to a Sept. 29 release from Aaron Shoemaker, MD, the system’s vice president and chief medical officer for ambulatory services. Launched…

Federal funding for telehealth services could be disrupted if Congress does not pass a spending bill before the night of Sept. 30, Politico reported. Medicare coverage for telehealth visits — which has been extended repeatedly over the past five years…

The American Telemedicine Association has launched an enhanced Digital Infrastructure Score and mapping tool to assess digital health readiness at the ZIP code and county levels.  The platform combines data on broadband access, internet speeds, device availability and affordability to…

U.S. lawmakers introduced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 on Sept. 2 with the aim of preventing Medicare telehealth flexibilities from expiring at the end of the month. Without congressional action, key pandemic-era waivers will lapse on Sept. 30. The…

Telehealth has become one of the most powerful tools for reimagining healthcare, expanding access, improving outcomes, and strengthening the connection between patients and providers. The American Heart Association (Association) is working to advance telehealth through a range of initiatives designed…

The University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia has received $3.9 million over five years from the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish the Center for Telehealth Research and Policy, or C-TRaP. More than 20% of the U.S.…

Rep. Buddy Carter introduced a resolution designating the week of Sept. 15, 2025, as Telehealth Awareness Week. The resolution recognizes the role of telehealth in expanding care access across the U.S., particularly for older adults and rural populations. It was…