Featured Telehealth Articles

  1. How Telehealth Is Driving Engagement And Shaping The ACO Model Of The Future 10/23/2015

    The U.S. healthcare industry is rapidly transitioning beyond the traditional focus of treating individual patients’ physical conditions. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and similar arrangements are leading the way, structured specifically to reward progress toward achieving the Triple Aim of improving the patient experience, improving the health of populations and reducing the cost of care. Fully addressing these dynamics By Derek Richards, PhD, director of clinical research and innovation, SilverCloud Health

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Only 20% Of ACOs Use Telemedicine 9/29/2015

    According to an eHealth Incentive webinar few ACOs are jumping on the telemedicine bandwagon despite the increased popularity of the technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. Telemedicine Adoption Rate Increases 9/29/2015

    According to HIMSS Analytics, more providers are adopting telemedicine in 2015 than in previous years. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. ACP: Face-To-Face Contact Necessary Before Implementing Telemedicine 9/25/2015

    Policy recommendations include direct contact before engaging in telehealth services. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. Telemedicine Can Help Alleviate COPD Symptoms 9/16/2015

    Symptom-tracking app helps COPD patients better control their conditions. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. CMS Redefines Telemedicine With A Blueprint For Better Care Affecting 15 Million Patients While Creating New Profitability For Medical Facilities 9/15/2015

    CMS Redefines Telemedicine With A Blueprint For Better Care Affecting 15 Million Patients While Creating New Profitability For Medical Facilities

  9. Engagement Through Telehealth Improves Patient Outcomes 9/10/2015

    Patients enrolled in a telehealth engagement program have been shown to have shorter hospital stays and be significantly less likely to return to the hospital for readmission. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. 75% Of Employers Will Offer Telehealth Services By Next Year 9/7/2015

    A survey from the National Business Group on Health found three of four employers plan to offer telehealth services to their employees next year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer