Introduction to the Telehealth Modernization Act
Federal lawmakers have taken decisive action to secure the future of remote healthcare by introducing comprehensive legislation that would extend critical Medicare telehealth flexibilities. The Telehealth Modernization Act of…
Apollo Hospitals is looking to spin off its digital health and pharmaceutical business as part of a strategic reorganisation.WHAT IT’S ABOUT
On 30 June, the company’s board proposed to demerge the digital health and omnichannel…
The Great Telehealth Exodus in Home Healthcare
Home healthcare agencies across the United States are making a dramatic shift away from telehealth services, with groundbreaking research revealing that one-fifth of agencies that embraced virtual care…
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– Kandu Health, Inc. and Neurolutions, Inc. today announced their merger, forming Kandu, Inc. The newly established company aims to redefine the landscape of stroke recovery by offering an unprecedented, at-home,…
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Covid-19 Waivers Extended Again
On March 15, President Trump signed a continuing resolution passed by Congress extending COVID-19-era Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations for telehealth and hospital-at-home through September 30, 2025. This recent…
With recent stopgap legislation, Congress once again extended Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, from March 31 through the end of September. However, the shortened duration of this latest extension is a red flag, say some healthcare…
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New Medicare Study Findings
New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals promising evidence that telehealth services may help reduce unnecessary healthcare spending. The study specifically examined whether telehealth contributes to or decreases the utilization…
Queensland Revolutionizes Emergency Department Transparency
Queensland’s healthcare system has taken a groundbreaking step forward with the introduction of their Open Hospitals online portal. This innovative platform provides real-time tracking of emergency department wait times and…
Most adults aged 50 to 80 in the United States are now using digital health technologies (DHTs), with patient portals leading adoption rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.The analysis, based…
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What You Should Know:
– Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading global provider of digital care solutions, announced today the sale of its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare, a prominent provider of clinician-to-clinician…
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