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8 ways providers measure the value of telehealth
Patient satisfaction and access to care are the top ways healthcare providers measure the value of their telehealth services, according to survey results released March 23 by the American Medical Association. -
The 13 telehealth platforms physicians use the most
Telephone and Zoom are the two telehealth platforms physicians use the most, according to survey results released March 23 by the American Medical Association. -
10 biggest barriers to telehealth, as told by physicians
Rolling back COVID-19 waivers and telehealth coverage will be the most significant barriers to telehealth delivery, according to survey results released March 23 by the American Medical Association. -
The future of telehealth: 4 insights on overcoming challenges and reimagining care delivery
Telehealth continues to offer solutions to old and new healthcare challenges, from extending services in rural areas to addressing nursing shortages amid COVID-19. But formidable barriers remain in expanding telehealth. -
Contracted physicians prescribed antibiotics at higher rate, telemedicine study says
Third-party contracted physicians prescribed antibiotics at a higher rate over telemedicine than their affiliated counterparts, a study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found. -
Toolkit released to help healthcare providers prepare for mental health hotline
HSS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a toolkit to help healthcare providers prepare for the July 16 launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a March 16 America Hospital Association news release. -
Teladoc launches telehealth model for employers
Teladoc Health unveiled a framework to help employers and health plans enhance their healthcare benefits by integrating virtual care. -
Addiction telehealth is booming, but its efficacy remains to be seen
Telehealth apps that aim to help treat the nation's addiction and opioid epidemic are increasing in popularity, drawing in investor dollars, but critics wonder whether the treatments are equitable, reported Kaiser Health News March 21. -
43% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services in 1st year of pandemic
A March 15 HHS Office of the Inspector General report concluded telehealth was critical for providing services to Medicare beneficiaries during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Majority of providers frustrated with lofty patient expectations for virtual visits: study
Fifty-five percent of healthcare providers are frustrated with managing patient expectations for telehealth visits, according to research released March 15 by UnitedHealth Group. -
Telehealth is still a 'luxury good,' expert says
National utilization trends suggest telehealth has not expanded access to healthcare, as only a small number of people make up the majority of users, FastCompany reported March 18. -
Why the VA wants to make mental telehealth for veterans permanent
The VA wants to make telephone mental healthcare appointments permanent to better serve veterans reluctant to receive in-person care, Military.com reported March 17. -
5 lessons for using telehealth in underserved communities
Health centers serving underserved populations through telemedicine should ensure they are collecting disaggregated data, building essential care teams and working with non-English speakers to create their programs, according to a recent report. -
FCC awards $30M in telehealth funds to 16 providers
The Federal Communications Commission on March 16 selected the fourth and final set of projects for its Connected Care Pilot Program, awarding nearly $30 million to 16 providers. -
Higher mental telehealth use sustained more than a year into pandemic, analysis finds
Telehealth continued to account for over one-third of mental health and substance use outpatient care visits more than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a March 15 analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation. -
Majority of clinicians say telehealth hurts their ability to show empathy, report finds
Fifty-one percent of clinicians said telehealth negatively affects their ability to demonstrate empathy with patients, according to a report released March 15 by analytics firm Elsevier Health. -
Verizon enhancing telehealth platform
Verizon is expanding the BlueJeans Telehealth platform it launched in 2021. -
Funding concerns raised for suicide prevention hotline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is transitioning to its new 988 call number in July, but there are concerns that funding might not meet the expected increased demand, according to a March 13 article from The New York Times. -
Omnibus spending bill leaves telehealth coverage questions unanswered
Congress passed the omnibus spending bill that expanded coverage of telehealth services, but experts fear that the bill failed to detail which telehealth services would be covered by insurers, FastCompany reported March 12. -
Microsoft Teams adds features for virtual healthcare appointments
Integrating with Cerner's EHR to collect patient information from virtual visits, Microsoft's new features in Teams aim to provide a simpler and convenient experience for patients and providers for telehealth workflows.
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