Telehealth

Telehealth

Dec 10, 2019 | Jeff Lagasse

Machine learning, AI, telemedicine and other technologies will pose data security risks, says Dr. John Halamka

While the shift is necessary, the transition period will likely see hackers…

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Dec 05, 2019 | Dave Muoio, Mobihealth News

Laws ensuring commercial insurance coverage for telehealth increasing among states

Still, a new state-by-state survey from Foley & Lardner suggests there is still plenty of ground to…

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Nov 22, 2019 | Healthcare Finance Staff

HIMSSCast: CMS price transparency rule, telehealth parity laws, and healthcare consumerism

The HFN team discusses some recent pieces of news from federal and state governments, and…

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Nov 08, 2019 | Jeff Lagasse

School-based telehealth program reduces ED visits by pediatric asthma patients

There's a potentially large impact school-based telehealth programs can have on children with chronic…

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Nov 05, 2019 | Jeff Lagasse

Consumers are increasingly self-empowered in their care decisions -- and place a growing premium on convenience

A robust web presence and offerings like online scheduling and telehealth are…

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Oct 31, 2019 | Jeff Lagasse

Telehealth laws, especially for behavioral health, are increasing access despite remaining legislative barriers

Adoption of telehealth for mental health services is increasing, highlighting…

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Oct 31, 2019 | Susan Morse

CONNECT for Health Act gets provider, HIMSS support

The bill has bipartisan support to lift restrictions on Medicare coverage for telehealth.

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Oct 28, 2019 | Jeff Lagasse

Advances in consumer-centric healthcare technologies improve access and satisfaction while alleviating burden on primary care

These new technologies also allow primary care offices to deepen…

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Oct 16, 2019 | Susan Morse

Telehealth eliminates time and distance to save money

In the age of consumerism, virtual visits meet consumers where they are, says Anthem executive.

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Oct 11, 2019 |

UnitedHealthcare app gives members on-demand access to telehealth services

The app also allows users to manage prescriptions, see information on deductibles and out-of-pocket spending, and…

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