Telehealth

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.

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.

A consumer survey found the real reasons consumers prefer telehealth, and they may not be what you think.

Study examines physician telehealth use and finds differences by physician sex, age and specialty.

True primary care is possible through a holistic model to telehealth. So why aren’t more companies embracing it?

Virtual nursing has emerged as a promising solution that can provide much-needed support to on-site nursing teams

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.

Congressman discusses current state of competition – or lack of it – and business conditions hurting independent practitioners in health care.

Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.

House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.

‘Finger on the pulse’ study compares four factors that can lead to better outcomes for patients.

Teamwork, new providers and telehealth all are affecting how primary care is delivered in the United States.

How technology providers, researchers, administrators, and facilitators view the possibilities.

Rule update will especially benefit rural and low-income patients

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.

Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.

Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.

ATA publishes 2024 policy agenda after solid year of advocacy in 2023.

Online visits with family doctors led to fewer emergency visits in the following week.

Internal medicine physicians ‘concerned’ about patients ordering prescription drugs directly from pharmaceutical makers.