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The healthcare experience reimagined through technology — Insights from Mimit Health and Houston Methodist
Emerging technologies are helping hospitals and health systems improve efficiency and the experience of both patients and providers. -
21 telehealth platforms ranked by KLAS
Swymed, Doximity and Caregility topped the list of telehealth companies ranked highest for provider satisfaction, according to a recent KLAS Research report. -
GAO tells Congress to halt expanding telehealth until there's more research
The Government Accountability Office testified in front of Congress that government agencies should wait until after the pandemic, when there is more research, before expanding telehealth coverage for Medicare and Medicaid programs, according to a May 19 report. -
The 3 cornerstones of telehealth 'Converge' — A conversation with the Amwell brothers Schoenberg
A mid COVID-19 and its many related hardships, the lingering debate in healthcare regarding the legitimacy, safety and potential of telehealth to support and extend clinical care was finally put to rest. Telehealth has now become a mission-critical pipeline through which significant volumes of high-quality care are flowing. -
Ro acquires fertility startup for more than $225M
Ro, a direct-to-consumer telehealth app for pharmacy services, said May 19 it had acquired reproductive health company Modern Fertility. -
Telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries varies widely: 5 insights based on age, race & location
While more than one in four (27 percent) of Medicare beneficiaries had a telehealth visit between the summer and fall of 2020, participants ranged by factors including age and race, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation report. -
Georgia woman who posed as fake nursing team pleads guilty to telemedicine fraud scheme
A Georgia woman pleaded guilty in a U.S. district court to one count of conspiracy in connection to a nationwide telemedicine scheme in which she and co-conspirators posed as a team of nurses to sell medical and genetic testing equipment, the Justice Department said May 18. -
Kaiser, Spectrum study finds telehealth effective for older adults: 5 details
Kaiser Permanente, Spectrum Health and Jefferson Health teamed up to discover whether telehealth is effective in treating adults over the age of 60, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. -
Cleveland Clinic, Amwell joint venture expands virtual second opinions services: 4 details
The Clinic, a joint digital health venture between the Cleveland Clinic and Amwell, is launching new health offerings as part of its virtual second opinion service, the organizations said May 18. -
Amwell loses $39M in Q1, revenue up 7%: 4 things to know
Amwell reported $58 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2021, up 7 percent from $54 million during the same time last year. -
Emergency Broadband Benefit program starts today: 5 things to know
The $3.2 billion temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit program opens for enrollment May 12, offering eligible households monthly financial assistance to get high-speed internet service, The Wall Street Journal reports. -
16 key takeaways from 6 recent telehealth reports
Telehealth may become a permanent aspect of how patients receive their healthcare. Here are 16 takeaways from six recent reports on telehealth. -
Teladoc launches mental healthcare service: 4 notes
Teladoc Health is expanding its virtual care offering through the launch of its new mental healthcare service MyStrength Complete, the company said May 11. -
What telehealth provisions are now permanent under Arizona's new law? 5 things to know
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed legislation to expand telehealth services and coverage across the state. -
Doctor on Demand, Grand Rounds wrap multibillion-dollar merger: 5 details
Telehealth provider Doctor on Demand and clinical navigation platform Grand Rounds have completed their merger, the companies said May 11. -
10 things to know about Optum, Amazon & Walmart's telehealth offerings
Optum, Walmart and Amazon have torpedoed into telehealth as virtual visits were made popular during the pandemic. -
Retail giants use telehealth to enter mental health market
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid and Walgreens have entered the telehealth market to make mental healthcare more accessible, according to a May 7 article by The New York Times. -
What's the proper patient 'dosing' of telehealth? 5 things to know
With the rapid adoption of telehealth over the past year, West Virginia University researchers are exploring patient trends to decipher the appropriate number of visits and lengths patients should partake, according to a May 7 news release. -
Celebrating healthcare organizations who made a considerable impact in their communities through virtual care
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be rolled out and a post-pandemic world seems within reach, it is still important to reflect on the past year and how Amwell clients exemplified telehealth excellence and led the way in providing and expanding access to quality care. -
Converge: All together now
COVID-19 has forever changed healthcare and consequently has led to a massive acceleration in the use of telehealth.
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