Telehealth

Also known as telemedicine, this area of care helps connect doctors and patients remotely, without requiring in-person visits. This virtual care strategy is beneficial for managing chronic conditions, delivering lab test or diagnostic imaging results, post-surgical follow-ups, assessing skin conditions, online counseling and many other healthcare services. It also can improve care, care access and outcomes for patients.

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Telehealth company introduces interactive chatbot for virtual visits

Florida-based telehealth provider MDLive is now incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its virtual healthcare services with its new interactive chatbot named “Sophie,” according to a report by the Sun Sentinel.

CMS expands telehealth in new Medicare Advantage rule

A new proposed rule from CMS would expand Medicare Advantage and Part D telehealth benefits in 2020. The changes will likely make telehealth services more accessible to Medicare beneficiaries at home.

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Walmart launches telehealth campaign with Doctor on Demand

Retail giant Walmart has partnered with consumer health and hygiene company RB to launch a telehealth initiative with Doctor on Demand, a virtual care provider.

Telehealth monitoring effective method for tuberculosis treatments

Telehealth monitoring of patients receiving tuberculosis treatments is more effective and cheaper than in-person monitoring, according to a study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases.

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AHA supports $100M telehealth pilot

The American Hospital Association voiced its support for a $100 million telehealth pilot by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in written comments.

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Telehealth models just as effective as in-person care when treating psoriasis patients

Telehealth models are just as effective as in-person visits with physicians when treating patients with psoriasis.

College students to study effects of telehealth, AI on the elderly

A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) program and senior living community are partnering to research the effects of telehealth and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms on seniors in assisted living and memory care communities.

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Most patients unaware if their insurance covers telehealth

While more telehealth initiatives are popping up across the healthcare space, consumers aren’t as clear on whether their insurance plans actually cover virtual care services.

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