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6 trends driving digital health market stabilization, growth
In 2026, experts expect consolidation, AI integration and an emphasis on ROI to drive stabilization, and potentially growth, in the digital health market.
Telehealth, hospital-at-home waivers get years-long extensions
Telehealth flexibilities and the federal hospital-at-home waiver received two-and five-year extensions, respectively, after the House passed the 2026 funding package.
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.
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Telehealth prescribing flexibility extended through 2026
The flexibility has been extended for the fourth time through 2026, allowing prescriptions of controlled substances via telehealth without a prior in-person exam.
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Physicians' telehealth use varies across specialties, practice type
New AMA data reveals that telehealth utilization among physicians has only dropped slightly since 2022; however, factors such as specialty and practice ownership impact its use.
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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.
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.