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Few digital health technologies can address multimorbidity
A new study reveals that patients with multiple chronic conditions would need numerous digital health technologies, creating additional burdens for these patients.
Evidence that telehealth cuts carbon emissions grows
Telehealth use was associated with a significant reduction in carbon emissions, roughly equating to the monthly emissions of 60,000 to 130,000 cars, new research reveals.
Digital health use growing in underserved counties
A new study reveals that use of digital health services was higher in counties with high social vulnerability, indicating a promising increase among underserved communities.
RPM use in Medicare booming, but policy changes needed
As RPM use rises to new heights among Medicare beneficiaries, the Peterson Center on Healthcare highlights the need for new RPM policies, making three recommendations.
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Teladoc unveils virtual care tool for cardiometabolic health
Teladoc's latest virtual care tool for cardiometabolic health aims to promote better population health management through chronic disease prevention.
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Industry rebuffs special registrations for telehealth prescribing
Trade groups representing providers have requested several revisions on limits and requirements within the DEA's proposed special registrations for telehealth prescribing.
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Type of chronic condition may dictate telehealth use
Patients with certain chronic conditions, like COPD and cancer, are less likely to use telehealth than those with heart failure or other conditions, new research reveals.
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Demographic disparities persist in video visit utilization
A UC Davis Health study found demographic characteristics are linked to video visit utilization, with older and Black patients more likely to experience failed video visits.
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Telehealth prescribing ups SUD risk among some ADHD patients
New research shows that telehealth prescribing of ADHD medications did not increase substance use disorder risks overall, except among 26-to-34-year-olds.
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Telehealth does not boost low-value care, study finds
Telehealth was linked to lower use and spending on some low-value tests, suggesting it may help reduce unnecessary healthcare spending.
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Using remote fetal monitoring to enhance labor and delivery
The NEST initiative at the University of Maryland Medical System uses remote fetal monitoring to improve patient safety and health equity in labor and delivery systemwide.
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How 3 health systems are using telemedicine for dementia care
Telemedicine for dementia care can help increase access, especially for rural and elderly patients, but it faces challenges such as technology barriers and sustainability.
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What do short-term waiver extensions mean for hospital-at-home?
Though the hospital-at-home waiver has been extended through September 2025, the short-term extensions create an uncertain landscape for leaders and stakeholders.
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Exploring emerging health tech at HIMSS25
HIMSS25 showcased rapid advancements in health tech, including tools like agentic AI to ease workflow challenges and VR for mental healthcare.