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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.
K Health to "Make Health Tech Great Again" with AI virtual care
K Health pledged to improve health tech as part of CMS' new initiative, with plans to focus on patient consent and interoperability while maintaining clinical oversight.
Apple Watch launches new hypertension notification feature
The latest version of the Apple Watch includes a feature that will assess heart sensor data to identify and notify users about potential hypertension symptoms.
Medicare RPM payments spike spurs HHS-OIG oversight
A new HHS-OIG report reveals a 31% jump in Medicare RPM payments from 2023-24, indicating a need to expand billing practices oversight in this arena.
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Latest News
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Doximity acquires AI-powered clinical decision support tool
The digital healthcare provider network is adding Pathway Medical's AI-driven clinical reference tool to its suite of solutions through a $63 million acquisition.
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Omada Health revenue jumps 49% year-over-year post-IPO
The virtual chronic care provider reported strong financial results in Q2 2025, including sizeable revenue and membership growth, and a strong IPO showing.
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Telehealth prescribing did not boost ADHD drug initiations
Telehealth prescribing was not associated with overprescribing of ADHD medication among Medicaid and CHIP enrollees and may have even helped close gaps, new research reveals.
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Medicare telehealth use: High satisfaction, low future interest
A federal report details the latest telehealth use trends within the Medicare program, showing high satisfaction with the services, but lower interest in continued access to telehealth.
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Senators blast pharma-telehealth tie-ups in new report
The report reveals pharma-telehealth partnerships lead to high prescription rates of sponsor medications, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule seeks to expand virtual care
The proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule wants to make some telehealth permanent and expand pay for digital mental health treatment devices, among other virtual care policies.
Features
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Understanding the potential downsides of cardiac wearables
While cardiac wearable devices can improve care, an Inova cardiologist is warning of their downsides, including patient anxiety from false readings and a fixation on the data.
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How Stanford Health went all-in on a virtual-first COPD program
Stanford Health Care is collaborating with a virtual-first provider for pulmonary rehabilitation to expand access to chronic care for COPD patients and improve outcomes.
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Digital health IPOs signal thaw, but new success metrics apply
After an IPO drought, successful public debuts in 2025 mark a potential revival for digital health in the public markets, but companies now face stricter success metrics.
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Integrating digital cognitive assessments into primary care
Researchers have found that digital assessments for mild cognitive impairment are feasible within primary care, with high patient acceptance despite workflow adjustments.