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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DOJ now investigating Cerebral for ADHD prescribing practices

As a result, the company stated it will pause the practice of prescribing controlled substances as a treatment for ADHD such as Adderall and Ritalin for new patients starting May 9.

Hello Heart raises $70M as digital therapeutics demand soars

Hello Heart, a digital therapeutics company that focuses on heart health, has raised $70 million in a Series D funding round.

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Walmart launches telehealth diabetes program

The program is run by MeMD, a telehealth provider Walmart acquired last year.

Ischemic stroke CT imaging. Images courtesy of RSNA

VA telestroke program prevents unnecessary hospital transfers and improves rural outcomes

A new study of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Telestroke Program shows the program prevents unnecessary hospital transfers for stroke patients and increases outcomes for patients at rural VA clinics.

Vytalize Health raises $50 million in funding to expand senior care

Vytalize Health, a value-based care platform for seniors, has raised $50 million from investors in a Series B funding round.

 

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Advocate Aurora acquires MobileHelp

Advocate Aurora Enterprises, the investment arm of Wisconsin- and Illinois-based health system Aurora Advocate, has acquired remote patient monitoring provider MobileHelp. 

 

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Virtual behavioral health company Brightline raises $105 million to expand

Virtual behavioral health company Brightline has raised $105 million in a Series C funding round, with the aim of expanding its services and partnerships.

 

Telecardiology during the COVID-19 pandemic showed cardiologists another way to treat patients

Telecardiology saw a major boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many health systems now want to keep it as a permanent treatment option. 

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Cardiovascular Business
ACC urges RFK Jr. to make Medicare reform a priority, warns against mass layoffs

The American College of Cardiology has sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that outlines some of the organization’s central priorities and concerns. 

Radiology Business
FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

AI in Healthcare
What federal regulators can learn from the states about AI oversight

If the Trump administration continues taking a laissez-faire stance toward AI—including AI used in healthcare—why not let the states go it alone on regulating the technology?