Telehealth

A telehealth company at the center of a federal probe over its prescribing practices has ousted its CEO.

Alexandria, La.-based Christus St. Frances Cabrini Health System launched an on-demand virtual visit service that allows patients to meet with Christus Health caregivers through live video from their smartphone, tablet or computer. 

Amwell reached an agreement May 17 to reduce the earnout period associated with its acquisition of digital mental health platform SilverCloud Health.

Although a digital front door in healthcare may imply only activities such as care inquiry or appointment scheduling, it is really about using technology to improve all touchpoints throughout the patient and partner journey.

Telehealth can be just as safe and effective in managing high-risk pregnancies as in-person care, a study published May 16 found.

Children with chronic conditions were more likely to use telehealth during the pandemic than children without a chronic condition, according to a CDC study published May 10. 

The governor of Mississippi recently signed into law a bill that requires insurers to cover telehealth services on par with in-person care.

The high demand for neurologists at Hackensack Meridian Health prompted officials at the New Jersey-based system to establish a telestroke program powered by Teladoc to get eyes on stroke patients as quickly as possible. 

Massachusetts has launched a free telehealth program to screen COVID-19 patient eligibility and provide prescriptions for the new antiviral medication Paxlovid.

A telehealth prescription company designed for gender-based health needs is reporting strong revenue growth.