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Getting ready for the AI era of virtual healthcare
With AI integration expected to grow in 2026, virtual care leaders must implement AI management strategies to ensure safe, effective and responsible use of the technology.
How providers can prepare for the upcoming telehealth cliff
Telehealth flexibilities are set to expire on Jan. 30, 2026, but there are strategies that can help healthcare providers navigate the ongoing uncertainty.
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.
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Latest News
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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.
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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.
Features
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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.
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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.