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.

Winston Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health announced plans to pilot a remote patient monitoring program that allows bariatric patients to receive ongoing or follow-up care related to their procedure or condition from their home. 

HHS announced it will release $16.3 million in grants for family planning groups to expand their telehealth services and infrastructure. 

Telehealth providers often struggle with several key problems, including accessibility of the platform, regulatory and infrastructure barriers and sharing data. A report from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, released May 10, highlights those key challenges and provides solutions for…