Doctors Give Medicare’s Proposal To Pay For Telemedicine Poor Prognosis
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration wants Medicare for the first time to embrace telemedicine across
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Patients Give Doctors High Marks For Prescribing Antibiotics For Common Sniffles
(By Rachel D. Cohen for NPR) When they’re sick, it seems Americans know what they want: antibiotics. And if they
Read MoreTeladoc goes global: 4 things to know
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) Teladoc Health launched Teladoc Global Care, a virtual care service that connects patients with
Read MoreThe use of digital health tools are on the rise
In a new survey by Rock Health, 90 percent of respondents used at least one digital health tool last year.
Read MoreAfter-hours telemedicine services reduced avoidable hospitalizations
According to a case study published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), found one New York skilled nursing
Read More3 telehealth vendors offering free services in wake of California wildfires
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) As wildfires continue to destroy parts of California and force thousands to flee
Read MoreTeladoc to rebrand as Teladoc Health
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) On Aug. 10, virtual care company Teladoc will change its corporate name to Teladoc
Read MoreWalgreens’ “Find Care Now” digital health service
Walgreens has launched an mHealth platform designed to give its estimated 5 million active members access to healthcare services. The
Read MoreVirtual care reimbursement proposed by Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS made a series of suggestions to expand telehealth in its latest Medicare Physician Fee
Read MoreHow Microsoft is shaking up healthcare
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) In June, Microsoft revealed the names of two new executives joining its healthcare division,
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