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Telemedicine Today (#tday): June 2015

American Well

Welcome to the first installment of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today, #tday for all you Twitter users. Each  Each month, Avizia will provide a recap of the latest industry news and public policy updates on issues impacting the use and deployment of telemedicine. ” Read More. Healthcare Informatics.

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April 2019 Telemedicine News

Enzyme Health

Visibly, a Chicago-based company that offers direct-to-consumer online eye exams, is taking the state of Indiana to court over the state’s ban of ocular telemedicine. The lawsuit highlights a national battle between ocular telehealth companies and the 11 states where connected care eye exams are banned.

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Telemedicine Today: February 2016

American Well

Telemedicine Today. Large health plans and even the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are starting to reimburse for virtual care, starting first and foremost with the telehealth platforms. As of last December, the insurer began paying providers for 5 telemedicine services, including behavioral health and stroke.

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Telehealth Research Used to Support New Policy Initiatives for Expansion

care innovations

Changes to policy regarding telehealth and remote patient management (RPM) — and, specifically, changes affecting the reimbursement for these services offered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — are having an effect on the usage of digital delivery on the larger healthcare industry.

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Is Telehealth the Key to Changing the Opioid Crisis?

GlobalMed

Fortunately, telemedicine is closing several treatment gaps. Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties – and nonfatal prescription opioid overdoses are highest in states with large rural populations. Dead End Options in Rural Towns. Expanding the Road to Recovery.

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The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

Lloyd Price

Clinical Trials In 2015, Apple introduced new software, called Apple ResearchKit, for health researchers. Primary Care In February, Apple launched a new subsidiary company tasked with providing healthcare clinics to Apple employees: AC Wellness. Their portfolio is very diverse ranging from genetics to telemedicine.

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Here are the major issues facing healthcare in 2021, according to PwC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare right-sizes after the telemedicine explosion. “Happy clinicians are the best ambassadors for virtual care,” the report asserted. “Sixty-nine percent of consumers said it was important to have a recommendation from their primary care doctor before using an alternative care setting such as virtual visits.