Telehealth

Walgreens is now offering access to NewYork-Presbyterian emergency physicians through its in-store medical kiosks. CVS has done the same with the Cleveland Clinic.

The telehealth giant had been embroiled in an ongoing legal battle with Texas since 2011, but state passage of legislation in May to allow first-time patient visits on telehealth platforms changed that.

New HIMSS Analytics research finds rural health systems give top priority to expanded patient access with telemedicine.

The proposed draft would update the agency’s Rural Health Care Program and waive the $400 million annual cap for a one-time basis, as its Telecom Program has doubled in size from 2011 to 2016.

Doctors interested in telehealth practice will be able to view and apply to open position listings from several telehealth service providers.

The University of California at Davis Health System has received a $2 million grant over five years to test a telemedicine program for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, and other disabilities.

Pending developments in government policy with virtual care and reimbursement for services are opening doors for hospitals.

Hospitals can use the guide to assess their needs and opportunities as well as determine practical steps to establishing a telehealth program.

The increase in the use of telehealth in the healthcare sector have prompted the HHS watchdog to evaluate compliance with reimbursement requirements.

Thanks to some new bills in Congress the implementation of telehealth programs in an array of clinical settings has taken off.