August 18th 2025
Research shows telehealth increases physician time with patients, raising sustainability concerns for primary care.
June 16th 2025
Patients save hours, costs and carbon emissions without losing comprehension in preoperative virtual consultations, an Amsterdam UMC study finds.
June 4th 2025
The designation marks a new benchmark in virtual care quality standards.
May 28th 2025
A new study outlines how AI might support eVisits. Patients are on board, as long as doctors remain in the driver’s seat.
May 23rd 2025
A ScienceSoft report finds technology and demand are in place, but regulatory uncertainty looms.
Telehealth, PBM reforms part of House year-end spending plan
Health care organizations respond to ‘mixed bag’ bill.
Improving patient outcomes and health care access in rural populations with patient engagement technology
Here are five key ways communication technology is enhancing health care in rural and underserved communities.
Are telehealth visits for pediatric primary care associated with higher rates of health care utilization?
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.
Physician discipline in the new age of telehealth
New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.
Does telehealth lead to unnecessary care?
Study reveals surprising facts about telehealth and its effects on costs
Primary care delivery needs an upgrade
Both brick-and-mortar and virtual options are failing to meet the need
Amazon One Medical joins with Cleveland Clinic to provide primary care in northern Ohio
Organizations announce collaboration with new locations to start in 2025.
Do patients really like telehealth?
The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study offered several interesting insights into what patients really think about telehealth -- and which providers offer the best service.
The real reasons patients prefer telehealth
A consumer survey found the real reasons consumers prefer telehealth, and they may not be what you think.
After COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth use remains strong for primary care, behavioral health
Study examines physician telehealth use and finds differences by physician sex, age and specialty.
The interaction model vs. the holistic model in telehealth
True primary care is possible through a holistic model to telehealth. So why aren’t more companies embracing it?
How virtual nursing can help medical practices address nursing shortage challenges
Virtual nursing has emerged as a promising solution that can provide much-needed support to on-site nursing teams
Addressing health disparities with AI and telemedicine
The more affordable and the more comprehensive we can make our current health care system, the better served every individual will be regardless of racial, ethnic or socioeconomic background.
Vertical integration in health care – ‘We really need to bust it up’
Congressman discusses current state of competition – or lack of it – and business conditions hurting independent practitioners in health care.
Post-pandemic use of telehealth causes ‘modest’ increase in visits and spending
Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.
Telehealth supporters discuss lessons and flexibilities extended from COVID-19 pandemic
House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.
Here’s how challenges in U.S. primary care compare with peer nations
‘Finger on the pulse’ study compares four factors that can lead to better outcomes for patients.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – How the physician-patient relationship is evolving
Teamwork, new providers and telehealth all are affecting how primary care is delivered in the United States.
Examining hospital-at-home from a myriad of perspectives
How technology providers, researchers, administrators, and facilitators view the possibilities.
Feds ease restrictions on treating opioid addiction via telehealth
Rule update will especially benefit rural and low-income patients
The fourth trimester: When moms need us most
Critical touchpoints in perinatal care — ranging from prenatal check-ins to postpartum screening — can be just as effective when done virtually, if not more so. In far too many cases, they aren't being done at all.
NAACOS outlines improvements for value-based care in rural areas
Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.
Congress has limited time to act in 2024 in health care priorities
Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.
2024 to become ‘Super Bowl’ of telehealth regulation, trade group says
ATA publishes 2024 policy agenda after solid year of advocacy in 2023.
ED visits more likely when outside physicians handle virtual care
Online visits with family doctors led to fewer emergency visits in the following week.
Lilly launches direct-to-patient telehealth service
Internal medicine physicians ‘concerned’ about patients ordering prescription drugs directly from pharmaceutical makers.
Telehealth tips: Safeguarding medical practice post-pandemic
Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?
American Telemedicine Association announces new Clinician Council
Group advocates for telehealth availability and responsible use.
Telemedicine can be the oasis in the health care desert
As more Americans lose access to local facilities, technology can help bring high quality care directly to their homes
Patients less likely to complete diagnostic testing after telehealth visit compared to in-person visit
Difference in completion rates between in-person visits and telehealth visits was stark