As acceptance and adoption of telemedicine expands, so does coverage. All private health plans, Medicare, state Medicaid programs and the Department of Veterans Affairs now cover some e-visits. More health centers and hospitals are launching virtual health centers. Read the source article at Washington Post...
A research project conducted in the Himalayas has shown that implementing telehealth technologies to reach patients in rural areas can improve access to care for women and girls. Read the source article at Healthcare IT News...
According to Accenture’s findings, uses of virtual health in an annual patient visit, ongoing patient management, and self-care could generate an economic value of approximately $10 billion annually across the U.S. health system over the next few years. Read the source article at Harvard Business Review...
Teladoc Health to acquire InTouch Health. Learn more.