Featured News
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More Than 200 Telemedicine Laws Introduced Last Year
1/6/2016
As telemedicine makes its way mainstream, legislation must keep pace. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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$4.3 Billion Invested In Digital HIT In 2015
1/5/2016
While the number of venture capital-funded deals dropped, the average amount rose. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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What's Holding Back Telehealth?
1/5/2016
A National Conference of State Legislators reports finds barriers to telehealth are numerous, but the can be overcome when addressed correctly. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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80% Of Patients Open To Telemedicine
12/16/2015
According to a PricewaterhouseCooper’s Health Research Institute report, 80 percent of patients are open to telemedicine in primary care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Most Family Docs Don't Use Telehealth
12/15/2015
In a recent survey, only 15 percent of family doctors reported using telehealth services. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Telehealth Worth $2.8B By 2022
11/26/2015
The current telehealth market is worth roughly $572 million, but a Grand View Research report predicts that number could reach $2.8 billion by 2022. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Your Patients Prefer A Secure Patient Portal For Sensitive Test Results
11/25/2015
A survey of more than 400 patients found most prefer to access test results through secure patient portals rather than over the phone or via fax. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Healthcare Can Cut $10 Billion Per Year With Virtual Health Tools
11/12/2015
Providers could be saving themselves $10 billion dollars every year with the implementation of virtual health tools that cut labor costs and give patients more responsibility over their own health. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Patients Prefer Telehealth Follow-Ups
10/14/2015
In a study of veterans post-surgery, most preferred telehealth visits to in person follow up appointments. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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ONC Releases 5-Year HIT Strategic Plan
10/8/2015
Transforming healthcare delivery and community health is among new goals for HIT. By Christine Kern, contributing writer