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  1. CMS Pays Out Nearly $14 Million In Telemedicine Reimbursement 5/27/2015

    As payer coverage for telemedicine expands, telehealth gains ground in healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. Telehealth Pilot Shortens Hospital Stays By 24 Days 5/25/2015

    Fewer admissions and shortened stays are just two of the benefits of Banner Health's Intensive Ambulatory Care pilot program, according to a review from the hospital. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  3. Teladoc To Launch IPO Despite Texas Setbacks 5/18/2015

    Despite the passing of restrictive telemedicine rules in Texas, Teladoc still plans to go public. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. Home Health Tech To Reach 78.5 Million People 5/12/2015

    By 2020, nearly 80 million people will be using home health technology, according to a recent report. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. Healthcare Execs: Telemedicine A High Priority 5/7/2015

    REACH Health's inaugural telemedicine survey asked healthcare professionals their priorities, objectives, and challenges and found executives wanttelemedicine in 2015. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. Fire Department Leverages Telemedicine To Slash Admissions 5/5/2015

    In Houston, first responders are able to use telemedicine to identify which 911 calls are real emergencies and which can be treated on the scene. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. Virtual Stroke Evaluation Effective But Time Consuming 4/14/2015

    While the use of telemedicine to evaluate stroke victims takes longer than using an on-site doctor, it can still be effective when there is no vascular neurologist on-site. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Millennials Leverage Technology To Alter Healthcare Delivery 4/9/2015

    PNC Healthcare identifies five ways tech-savvy millennials are altering the healthcare landscape. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  9. Telemedicine Tapped To Help Diagnose, Treat ADD 4/6/2015

    A recent study reveals the potential for telepsychiatry in helping children with ADD in underserved regions. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. VA Increases Telehealth, mHealth Budgets 3/24/2015

    The VA’s 2016 $56 billion budget includes $1.2 billion for telehealth efforts. By Christine Kern, contributing writer