Telehealth News
Weekly industry news to keep you updated on the world of telehealth.
Health suffers as rural hospitals close
“When a rural hospital closes, seniors are spending an additional 14 minutes in an ambulance,” said Sarah Gaskell, an associate director at Guidehouse, citing a 2019 University of Kentucky study. “In light of previous work, the more time people spend in an ambulance is associated with an increase in the likelihood of death.”Health
HIMSSCast: Telehealth policy under the Biden administration
On today’s HIMSSCast, host Jonah Comstock and Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich welcome eMocha CEO Sebastian Seiguer to look ahead at the Biden administration and discuss what needs to happen next for telehealth.
How to win physician confidence in remote patient monitoring programs
Clinical Decision Support Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Telehealth Work flow CIOs need to look beyond just EHRs and explore standalone platforms to enhance care delivery – keeping focused on reliable patient data and streamlined clinical workflows. Win
A look back on 2020: reshaping the healthcare IT landscape
Cloud ComputingNetwork InfrastructurePopulation Health Telehealth Workforce The COVID-19 crisis has demanded innovative agility, relentlessly applied – proving again that information technology teams are crucial strategic partners for future goals.Mike Restuccia look
Largest Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Announced by Department of Justice
On September 30, 2020, a multi-departmental announcement was made of the largest health care fraud and opioid takedown in the United States, involving 345 defendants responsible for more than $6 billion in alleged fraud losses. Acting Assistant Attorney...
Supreme Court rejects using telehealth for abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday night granted the Trump administration’s request to reinstate in-person abortion medication requirements during the pandemic.