Telehealth

As the world transitions to life post-Covid, health systems across the U.S. continue to deal with the aftermath of the pandemic. And with the onslaught of virtual care as a result of Covid, many are now looking at the digital…

"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink."

The American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care are among a group of 430 organizations urging Congress to expand virtual care coverage before the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. 

Physicians are holding their breath for when public health emergency orders are lifted, as it could mean a significant dropoff in telehealth coverage for Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law July 22 that permanently expands telehealth provisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic to be covered through 2027. 

Federally Qualified Health Centers provide healthcare services to nearly 30 million patients in the United States, many of whom are low income, use Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, or are uninsured.

From therapy to a sprained ankle, retail giants are offering on-demand virtual care for as little as $15 without insurance. Here is how the cost, accessibility and offerings compare at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS.

Vida Health is now in-network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, bringing digital therapy and coaching to 6 million PPO members. 

Brendan O'Grady is Amwell's new chief commercial and growth officer, the company announced July 22. 

Cigna and New York City-based Oscar Health have partnered to launch Oscar virtual primary care on some of the insurers' joint plans.