Telehealth
The American Psychiatric Association recently stressed that prescribing medication to patients amid the increasing use of telemedicine requires a commitment to safety.
Teladoc reported a net loss of $9.78 billion in the first two quarters, dragging down its second-quarter earnings.
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill expanding telehealth services and allowing Medicare patients to continue using telehealth services through 2024, The Hill reported July 27.
Teladoc named Mike Waters as chief operating officer.
HHS' Office of Inspector General has released a new report urging practitioners to remain cautious about entering into business arrangements with telehealth companies due to the rise in fraud and kickback schemes in the telehealth market.
Sesame Care has been rated the best overall telehealth company for 2022 by Healthline, with Amwell and Teladoc also receiving accolades in different categories
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health will temporarily reduce the costs of its urgent care telehealth visits for community members, GulfShore Business reported July 15.
Optum doubled down on its virtual and home-based care strategy in March by combining with LHC Group, an in-home healthcare provider, in a $5.4 billion transaction.
The telemedicine market is forecast to hit $324.38 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Growth Plus Reports.
Teladoc's approach to providing care to patients with multiple chronic health conditions led to better control of A1c, systolic blood pressure and weight better than any diabetes, hypertension or weight control program alone, the telehealth provider said July 15.