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FDA to ease healthcare wearables oversight
The agency will limit regulation of non-medical grade tools, such as healthcare wearables and software, that claim to encourage healthy lifestyles.
6 ways AI will make virtual care more effective in 2026
AI will continue to transform virtual care in 2026 in various ways, including enhancing intake assessments, clinical decision support and patient engagement.
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.
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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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.
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Telehealth flexibilities reinstated through January 2026
The newly passed continuing resolution extends telehealth flexibilities and the CMS hospital-at-home waiver through Jan. 30, 2026, and approved retroactive payments.
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Omada Health to prescribe GLP-1s
The virtual care provider said it will add a prescribing capability to its GLP-1 care track to offer comprehensive support to patients taking anti-obesity medications.
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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.
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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.