Telehealth

Pieh discusses health care challenges in the Delta, workforce shortages, diversity in leadership, and the role of telehealth in improving patient access. read more >

If Congress doesn’t extend telemedicine regulations for Medicare patients by the end of the year, it will deliver a sharp blow to an industry that gained popularity during the COVID pandemic.  read more >

The Health System, which features a 25-bed hospital, is able to keep more of its patients in its network thanks to using telemedicine for pulmonology, cardiology and infectious disease services, said James Magee, executive director of the system. read more >

Since partnering on virtual care services with Caregility in 2021, telehealth session volume for Baptist Health has increased from roughly 1,000 virtual visits per quarter to more than 20,000. read more >

A coalition of organizations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi intends to spend up to 18 months developing the plan, which will "harness the region’s strengths to address its key disparities." read more >

The money will benefit Mercy’s rural locations and allow specialists to virtually support patients. read more >

The insurance industry responds to COVID-19 with rebates instead of lower rates and remains flexible on claims and operations. read more >