Fifty-two percent of U.S. residents over 65 years old are willing to use telehealth services, according to a recent American Well survey.

UHS Healthcare is rolling out virtual walk-in visits where patients and providers can connect through video to discuss minor medical conditions.

The healthcare landscape is becoming more digital. Transitions to virtual and digital care are not just because technology is advancing but also to accommodate for the rapidly changing workforce among nurses and other hospital staff.

Cranston, R.I.-based CODAC Behavioral Healthcare and Thundermist Health Center in Woonsocket, R.I., are partnering on telemedicine services that will increase substance use disorder patients' access to medication-assisted treatment, Warwick Post reports.

WellQuest Medical & Wellness, a primary and urgent care medical clinic provider, is adding a telehealth unit that will provide virtual care across multiple specialties.

Virtual technology is helping transform the delivery of patient care. From remote monitoring to telehealth services, virtual care is continually developing to bring remote physician specialists directly to the patient's bedside.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., unveiled legislation June 12 that aims to authorize clinician trainees working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform telemedicine services, The Ripon Advance reports.

Richmond, Texas-based OakBend Medical Center implemented a telemedicine cart that allows the health system's cardiologists to virtually examine patients to determine whether they should be admitted to the hospital.

Pittsburgh-based Gateway Health Plan launched a pilot program to offer Pacify, a telehealth mobile application, to new and expectant mothers enrolled in Pennsylvania's Medicaid program.

American Well and Cisco are expanding telehealth services for homebound, elderly patients by converting home TV sets into American Well-powered virtual care delivery stations.

Lebanon-N.H.-based Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is partnering with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington to help expand care for pediatric cardiology and urology patients through telemedicine, Vermont Biz reports.

A new piece of legislation in Texas establishes a telehealth center for forensic medical examinations for sexual assault.

Houston-based Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center launched a telehealth platform that allows veterans to receive mental health services remotely.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is equally effective when delivered through telemedicine services or in-person care, according to preliminary research published in Oxford Academic.

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic in Johns Island, S.C., is teaming up with the Maven Project, a national program that aims to connect volunteer physicians with underserved communities via telehealth services.

Accessibility to care and swift return to the workplace are two driving factors behind the increase in telehealth services in the workers' compensation industry, according to the Insurance Journal.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is piloting a study on telephone-based care for homebound seniors with dementia.

HIV viral suppression improved among Department of Veterans Affairs patients who had access to telehealth services rather than having to travel for in-person care, according to a recent study published in Oxford Academic.

Randolph, Vt.-based Gifford Health Care is expanding its psychiatric services for emergency department patients by using Alpine Telehealth's video conferencing abilities.

Here are 12 hospitals and health systems that implemented telehealth technology and services in May: