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AHA, West Health launch health tech adoption initiative
Under the initiative, hospitals and health systems will examine digital health tools, access implementation support and join in peer learning groups.
OIG: CMS paid millions in improper virtual care payments
A new audit reveals that CMS paid more than $2 million for virtual check-ins and e-visit services over a four-year period.
Comfort, affordability top drivers of digital mental health tool use
Americans are increasingly turning to apps and chatbots, noting that they are comfortable and affordable options for mental healthcare.
Rural challenges may dampen digital healthcare's potential
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program has states investing in digital healthcare, but key challenges may limit its long-term transformative potential.
Walmart expands digital health platform’s weight loss offerings, including GLP-1 prescribing
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Home BP telemonitoring clinically effective, but costly
New research shows that enrollment increased overall costs of a home BP telemonitoring program, calling into question its cost-effectiveness.
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PHTI: Virtual GI solutions boost outcomes, lower costs
PHTI's evaluation shows that virtual GI solutions are living up to the digital health industry's promises of enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing healthcare costs.
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Fitbit AI coach gains access to medical records in new update
New updates to Fitbit include the ability to link medical records with the wearable device, providing its AI health coach access to users' medical history and clinical data.
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Study: Telehealth did not boost mental health access in rural areas
Telehealth adoption resulted in incremental increases in mental health visits among patients in rural and underserved areas, a new study shows.
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Omada Health reports Q4 profit, offers new GLP-1 cash-pay option
The digital health provider reported a profitable fourth quarter with strong revenue and membership growth in 2025, and a new employer-focused cash-pay option for GLP-1s.
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Study: Medicare patients turn to telehealth for chronic care
Research shows that the use of telehealth for non-mental healthcare, particularly chronic conditions, is comparable to mental healthcare visits among Medicare patients.
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Why Walmart's return to telehealth features a marketplace model
Earlier this year, Walmart launched a new virtual care service with marked differences from its initial foray, indicating a new approach for non-traditional healthcare players.
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Looser FDA rules for wearables may add to provider burdens
The FDA's decision to limit the regulation of certain general wellness wearables could leave clinicians to manage low-quality data risks, including patient anxiety and inaccurate readings.
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Differentiation, profitability prospects key to digital health market success
Factors like differentiation, integration, evaluation and solid pathways to profitability will make or break digital health companies in the coming year, experts predict.
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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.