New & Notable
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amwell mulls divestitures
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Survey: At-home monitoring devices popular, affordable
Most healthcare consumers want to use at-home medical devices for health monitoring, but data concerns and worries about AI safety are impeding adoption, survey results show.
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Risk-based contracts popular for digital health purchasing
Healthcare providers, payers and employers are increasingly entering into risk-based contracts for digital health solutions, though most agree there is room for improvement.
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Teladoc Health launches AI to curb violence in hospitals
The virtual care company is integrating new AI features into its Clarity monitoring solution that analyzes audio and video cues to identify threatening behavior in hospitals.
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Hospitals in disadvantaged areas lag in telehealth, HIE adoption
Hospital adoption of telehealth and HIE functionalities is lower in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, indicating a need for new policy efforts, research shows.
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ATA launches new digital readiness benchmarking tool
The association's enhanced Digital Infrastructure Score and mapping tool will assess whether U.S. communities are able to adopt virtual care and digital health technologies and services.
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Telehealth disparities persist among rural US adults
In rural areas, older adults and minority groups used telehealth less than their peers, indicating telehealth disparities within rural populations in the U.S., a new study shows.
Features
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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.
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Navigating the 'AI-powered' digital healthcare boom
AI-powered digital health tools are flooding the market, but providers must look beyond marketing hype and evaluate their vendors to select the right tools for their needs.
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How telebehavioral healthcare can improve ED operations
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields partnered with Array Behavioral Care to offer a telebehavioral health program that has enhanced patient care and experience in the ED.
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Telehealth flexibilities have expired. Here's what you need to know.
Telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities expired Sept. 30, 2025, reverting Medicare coverage to pre-pandemic restrictions and disrupting virtual care access nationwide.