How is telemedicine used to benefit patients and care givers? What are the newest innovations in telemedicine technology? How do telehealth and virtual care fit into the realm of Telemedicine? We have our finger on the pulse and are striving to report the latest developments around telemedicine.
Industry News:
Telehealth Kiosk Market to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2027. Point-of-Care Consultation Complimenting the Demand for Telehealth Kiosk – Arizton
According to the latest research report, the global telehealth kiosk market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19% during 2022-2027. Digital tools such as telehealth kiosks are making it possible for clinicians and health practitioners to do regular tasks smartly.
Caption Health and Heartbeat Health partner to provide unprecedented access to cardiac care
Caption Health, a company providing services and AI to improve heart ultrasound access, and Heartbeat Health (@heartbeat), a national Virtual Cardiology company, announced a partnership that will enable providers to offer their patients earlier access to cardiovascular care than ever before possible. In this partnership, Caption Health’s Caption Care™ clinicians will perform heart ultrasounds in convenient locations, even a patient’s home, using the Caption AI platform, while Heartbeat Health virtual cardiologists receive, read, and interpret the ultrasounds remotely through their telemedicine platform. Heartbeat will then provide televisits and discuss findings with primary care teams for patients with abnormal cardiac findings via their virtual programs.
New Data Shows Teladoc Health’s Integrated Chronic Care Solutions Deliver Improved Health Outcomes
Teladoc Health (@teladochealth), a global company in whole-person virtual care, released new findings showing that managing multiple chronic conditions with a single, integrated approach leads to better control of A1c, systolic blood pressure and weight better than any diabetes, hypertension or weight control program alone.
athenahealth Implements DrFirst’s Digital Engagement Solution to Encourage Patients to Follow Prescribed Treatment Plans
Today, @athenahealth‘s approximately 145k providers have a new tool to encourage patients to follow their treatment plans, using secure texting w/ Rx reminders, educational info & savings coupons. #MedAdherencehttps://t.co/X66b4kZo2O
— DrFirst (@DrFirst) August 2, 2022
Brave Health and MedArrive Team to Bring Virtual Mental Health to Most Vulnerable Medicaid Populations
Brave Health, a virtual-first behavioral health provider focused on serving Medicaid populations, announced an innovative referral partnership with MedArrive, the mobile-integrated care management platform company.
SONIFI Health partners with Vitalchat to streamline inpatient virtual care
Patient engagement technology provider SONIFI Health (@SONIFIHealth) has developed an API that allows best-in-class virtual care solutions to be integrated on its interactive TV platform in hospital patient rooms. Vitalchat, which offers telehealth software that’s purpose built for healthcare, is the first integration partner to use SONIFI’s API for a new pediatric hospital opening in Texas later this year.
Magnolia Regional Health Center Partners With AMC Health on Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
AMC Health, a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Virtual Care services provider, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC).
Indian Health Services Network Expands Telemedicine Alliance with Avel eCare
Avel eCare announced it has entered into a new strategic partnership with the Indian Health Services (IHS), a department within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This partnership enables Avel eCare to deliver telemedicine services to more than 145,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives in the rural Midwest health network for the next five years and expands the existing program to include sexual assault medical forensic exams (eSANE) and psychiatric support for emergency departments in the Great Plains Area.
Amwell Announces Results for Second Quarter 2022
Amwell® (@amwell), a digital care delivery leader, announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Amwell is driving ahead with its vision of becoming a platform of platforms with its Converge initiative with clients — most notably CVS Health — as the company moves aggressively to become a dominant player in the space in what it called a “transitional time.” Amwell CEO Ido Schoenberg led with the CVS partnership, saying the telehealth platform would be powering its new virtual care offering.
Product News:
Signant Launches Major Telemedicine Platform Innovations to Optimize Remote and Decentralized Clinical Trial Operations
Signant Health (@SignantHealth), a company in evidence generation for modern clinical trials, recently released significant updates to its telemedicine platform, Signant SmartSignals Telemedicine. Numerous functionality enhancements, as well as security- and compliance-focused innovations, ensure the platform meets evolving customer and industry needs while supporting ever-changing global regulatory requirements.
Orbit Launches National Platform for Physical Therapists to Deliver Virtual Care
Orbit Telehealth, a company in virtual MSK care, announced its launch of the first-ever platform to enable the over 300,000 brick-and-mortar Physical Therapy providers to offer hybrid virtual care.
Enghouse Vidyo Launches Next Generation Virtual Health Care Platform
Enghouse Vidyo (@vidyo), a division of Enghouse Interactive and a leader in embedded real-time video solutions, announced it is expanding VidyoHealth, its turnkey telehealth solution.
Policy News:
House passes bill to expand COVID-era telehealth services
The Hill reports that the House passed a bill Wednesday to expand telehealth services that were first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, titled the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act, passed in a 416-12 vote. Eleven Republicans and one Democrat objected to the measure. Two Republicans did not vote.
AMA hails passage of bill extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities
The American Medical Association (@AmerMedicalAssn) put out a statement announcing that they are pleased by the recent bipartisan vote in the House.
ATA AND ATA Action Applaud New Telehealth Legislation to Extend PHE Flexibilities through 2024, Urge Congress to Add Critical Provisions
The American Telemedicine Association (@AmericanTelemed) and ATA Action expressed strong support for a new, bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI), that will remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services through the end of 2024, following the public health emergency-era flexibilities. The ATA and ATA Action are also urging Congress to include two other, critical provisions that will expire if action is not taken soon.
In a near-unanimous vote, the US House moved to extend key #telehealth flexibilities executed during #COVID19 until 2024! But there’s still more to do to avoid the telehealth cliff. It’s now up to the Senate to send this to President Biden to sign into law.https://t.co/xVGpM7rNcI
— American Telemed (@AmericanTelemed) July 28, 2022
CHI Supports Representatives Cheney and Dingell
The Connected Health Initiative (@HealthIsMobile) writes in support of the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act.
To Read:
The Importance of a Virtual Care Platform By Team VidyoHealth – Consumers have come to expect the same level of service from their healthcare experiences as they have in their retail experiences. This means they want the same level of convenience, the same access to information, and the same focus on quality.
To Listen:
HealthcareNOW Radio Telehealth Playlist
The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration.” To learn more and find out about the latest in telehealth tune in to the episodes on this playlist. Additionally, be sure to read HCNR’s Friday Five which recaps the site’s month long concentration on telehealth.
Defining the Industry According to the AAFP:
Telemedicine is the practice of medicine using technology to deliver care at a distance. It occurs using a telecommunications infrastructure between a patient (at an originating or spoke site) and a physician or other practitioner licensed to practice medicine (at a distant or hub site).
Virtual Care is a patient service model for healthcare providers.
Telehealth refers to a broad collection of electronic and telecommunications technologies that support health care delivery and services from distant locations. Telehealth technologies support virtual medical, health, and education services.
Hashtags to follow for updates on Telemedicine:
Telehealth.HHS.gov
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, we don’t have to choose between medical care and social distancing. When patients can get health care through telehealth — and doctors can provide it — we protect ourselves and our communities. The Telehealth.HHS.gov website provides information about the latest federal efforts to support and promote telehealth services.
The American Telemedicine Association Events
ATA is a non-profit association based in Washington DC with a membership network of more than 10,000 industry leaders and healthcare professionals. We are a leading telehealth association helping to transform healthcare by improving the quality, equity and affordability of healthcare throughout the world. Find their next event.
Upcoming Events
ATA2023 Annual Conference & Expo (@AmericanTelemed)
What: ATA2023 Annual Conference & Expo
When: March 5-7, 2023
Where: San Antonio, TX
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The ATA2023 Annual Conference & Expo is the “event of record” in virtual care providing a platform to reach thousands of decision-makers in the telehealth industry around the world. ATA2023 will be covering ALL of the most important issues in telehealth. As you can imagine, ATA is receiving very strong demand given the amplification of Telehealth and Virtual Care. Organizations are already underway selecting their event participation, so don’t delay if you want to join.