Telehealth

For patients struggling with self-management, telehealth offers solutions by creating new ways to engage that make the care process less taxing, less costly, and more effective.

One in eight portal users over 50 report being billed for messaging their doctors, with Medicaid and private plans charging at similar rates.

Addressing the unique, complex needs in women’s health care while improving care, easing the burden on OB-GYNs, and ensuring adequate payment.

Merged organizations pledge to advance innovative technologies to improve patient care.

By embracing better processes for sharing information, providers build trust and foster an environment that improves health outcomes.

Telehealth has more risks than you may realize. Are you protected?

Continuing resolution includes some provisions to help Medicare beneficiaries get online visits.

ATA policy chief explains congressional power to extend flexibilities that allow Medicare to cover online visits.

ATA praises continuing resolution, ‘but there remains work to be done,’ ATA leader says.

A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.

Physicians spend an average of 22 personal hours per month learning about new health care technology, says Sermo survey.

Johns Hopkins analysis suggests telehealth may contribute to disparities in mental health care access across economic groups.

Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.

Study finds that patients see the same results from advanced insulin delivery technology from primary care, telehealth training as they would from in-person specialists.

Deadline is at end of March, but American Telemedicine Association notes telehealth has had strong bipartisan support.

In a new Omada Health survey, PCPs warn of safety risks, overprescribing and care gaps regarding GLP-1s for weight loss.

New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.

Inexperienced physicians who take longer to answer patient inquiries are better compensated than medical experts who are able to help right away.

What to watch as software shapes the future of medicine, starting now.

American Telemedicine Association publishes policy priorities for new president.

President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.

The administration announced three new telehealth rules, making permanent some temporary pandemic-era flexibilities and establishing new patient protections.

The collaboration enables eligible customers to find and enroll in health benefits directly through Amazon.

Health care organizations respond to ‘mixed bag’ bill.

Here are five key ways communication technology is enhancing health care in rural and underserved communities.

Telehealth visits are a useful vehicle for pediatric health care delivery, although they shouldn’t be a universal substitute for in-person visits, says new study.

New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.

Study reveals surprising facts about telehealth and its effects on costs

Both brick-and-mortar and virtual options are failing to meet the need

Organizations announce collaboration with new locations to start in 2025.