Telehealth News
Weekly industry news to keep you updated on the world of telehealth.
Mental health startups help providers monitor patient symptoms at home
At Texas Children’s Hospital, some patients are trying new web-based tools to stay connected with physicians between psychology appointments—a program that’s taken on newfound importance while providers care for patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental
Medicare cuts threaten the livelihood of academic health centers
Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule that will cut Medicare payments for nearly all surgical procedures starting January 1, 2021.
The stages of COVID-19 response: how institutions can bolster support for caregivers
In an August focus group conducted by the American Nurses Foundation, a nurse remarked, “I say I’m fine, but I feel scared to death every time I go to work.” stages
FDA sets up center to 'modernize' digital health regulations
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday launched a new center tasked with coordinating and supporting the agency’s efforts to “modernize” its approach to regulating digital health technologies, such as apps and wearables categorized as medical devices. FDA
Technologies and strategies to maintain productivity during telehealth transition
In early March, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of skilled nursing facilities restricted access to residents. Technologies
VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it’s collaborating with Apple to boost the availability of telehealth services for veterans across the U.S.