Telehealth

Telemedicine had an impact equivalent to 130,000 fewer car trips each month. Researchers say this climate impact should factor into policy decisions regarding the future of virtual care.

A University of Michigan program using digital monitoring slashed hospitalizations by nearly 60%, offering a model for scalable post-discharge care.

Nearly two-thirds of users said they received care they couldn’t have otherwise, highlighting the stakes as Congress considers whether to extend virtual care coverage.

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.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

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.

Norman K. "Kip" Beals III, MD, joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of health care reimbursement — and how physicians can weather the storm.

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.