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Partial government shutdown looms, threatens telehealth flexibilities
Telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers are once again on the brink of expiration as the Senate clashes over an appropriations package that would fund key federal health agencies.
Telehealth boosts preventive care in rural areas
Research shows that telehealth uptake was linked to a higher likelihood that rural residents would receive preventive care services.
Study: Telehealth use doesn't increase healthcare utilization
The post-pandemic rise in telehealth adoption did not result in a concurrent increase in outpatient office visits, despite concerns about 'runaway utilization.'
Getting ready for the AI era of virtual healthcare
With AI integration expected to grow in 2026, virtual care leaders must implement AI management strategies to ensure safe, effective and responsible use of the technology.
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Most nurses say that virtual nursing does not reduce workloads
Not only did most nurses report that virtual nursing did not alleviate their workloads, but about 10% also believe that it increased their workloads, new survey results show.
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House passes bill extending hospital-at-home waiver for 5 years
The House has passed a bill that would extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, offering relief to the more than 400 facilities nationwide that provide hospital-at-home care.
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Patients favor asynchronous e-visits for common conditions
New research shows that asynchronous e-visits accounted for a high percentage of total initial visits for outpatient conditions, such as UTIs and acne, with low seven-day follow-up rates.
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CMS confirms retroactive payments, eases address reporting
An updated FAQ from CMS confirms retroactive reimbursement for telehealth services provided during the government shutdown and the elimination of the address reporting burden.
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Smartwatches detect AFib with high diagnostic accuracy
New research shows smartwatches can detect AFib accurately, with 94.81% sensitivity and 96.12% specificity, though performance varies by smartwatch type.
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Adopting RPM linked to 20% hike in Medicare revenue
New research reveals that practices adopting RPM saw higher Medicare revenue, which has policy implications, as it could result in billions in additional Medicare spending.
Features
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Exploring Nemours' pediatric at-home care program
Nemours Children's Health launched an at-home care program leveraging telehealth and RPM that aims to enhance patient recovery and alleviate stress among family members.
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5 strategies for selecting, scaling digital health tech
Healthcare leaders shared their most effective strategies for selecting and scaling digital health technology at the 2025 Connected Health Virtual Summit.
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Telehealth flexibilities expired. Here's how providers are coping.
Telehealth flexibilities ended on Sept. 30, forcing providers to halt new virtual visits, risk financial losses or drive hundreds of miles for rural patient care.
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How OSF Healthcare navigates hospital at home during shutdown
The health system's hospital-at-home program is in limbo after the CMS waiver expired, with OSF having discharged all patients and redistributed staff amid the uncertainty.