State by state, telehealth access is rolling back as the pandemic-era emergency orders, which allowed physicians to see patients in multiple states, are lapsing causing some patients to lose access to physicians, NBC News reported June 19. 

The University of Cincinnati Venture Lab is backing a telehealth startup focused on increasing access to healthcare for patients who lack transportation or live in rural areas.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute is offering up to $50 million for studies showing how telemedicine can improve the health of patients with chronic diseases.

HHS issued new guidance June 13 regarding how HIPAA-covered healthcare providers and health plans can comply with privacy, security and breach notification requirements when using remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services, including after the COVID-19 public health emergency.

While telemedicine adoption has increased greatly during the pandemic, its use varies widely depending on the medical specialty in question.

Telehealth became the prevailing mode for medical providers to see patients during the early days of the pandemic, and while use has leveled off in many areas, virtual care has become a permanent part of the healthcare ecosystem.

TytoCare, a company that offers an artificial intelligence-powered device for virtual medical exams, has partnered with Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic to expand rural healthcare access in the state.

A company that provides telehealth care to cancer patients has integrated into Walgreens' digital health platform.

Not only are more individuals struggling with mental health issues today, but more people are willing to seek help.

Amwell named Carrie Nelson, MD, as chief medical officer.