Telehealth

IT leaders should strategize for telehealth's role in the annual surge, and there's a fit with managing chronic conditions and boosting seniors' annual wellness visits, says Dr. Carrie Nelson, chief medical officer at KeyCare.

Beginning this month, Cigna members can connect for urgent care from board-certified doctors without phone or video.

The convergence of physician shortages, efficient use of hospital beds and hybrid working models contributes to the growth of inpatient telemedicine. The health system's programs address critical constraints and boost patient outcomes.

URAC is an accrediting body that covers virtual care and recognizes excellence in telehealth and health equity. Dr. Shawn Griffin, president and CEO, explains how four honorees successfully make healthcare more equitable using telehealth.

Also, the Department of Health and Aged Care seeks to automate the creation of monthly care statements in residential aged care homes.

To help overcome fragmentation and address gaps in telehealth and remote patient care, the new program prepares healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality patient care and effective reporting and tracking.

Without policy changes, the DEA could curtail current controlled substance prescribing allowances by the end of the year – a "predictable and preventable crisis," says the American Telemedicine Association.

Luca Chittaro of Italy's University of Udine talks about how immersive virtual reality stories can gamify physical therapy to help distract from pain and encourage patients to increase treatment compliance.

It is currently seeking telehealth providers to support this project.

The pioneering operation is done over a distance of 5,700 miles.