Telehealth Has Many Benefits in GI Care, Says Oshi Health’s Sam Holliday
Telehealth provides more flexibility for patients with gastrointestinal issues to better fit their care into their lives and around symptoms they may be experiencing, said Sam Holliday, co-founder and CEO of Oshi Health.
Addiction recovery provider sees success with AI-enabled telehealth meds monitoring
In two years following 100 new-start opioid use disorder patients, Bill Farr says 94% remained in the medication-assisted treatment program – attrition rates had previously hovered around 54%.
DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescribing of Controlled Medications
On May 10, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) released a new regulation – “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications” – temporarily extending the “full set” of DEA’s COVID-19 waivers for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.
Augusta University Health saves $1.1M with home-based virtual care
Also through its Virtual Care at Home program, Augusta has been able to show a reduced readmission rate of 7.4%.
Saved by the Bell? Telehealth Remains Largely Intact When PHE Ends
Healthcare providers are scrambling to understand the impacts of the May 11 expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Luckily for most telehealth providers, the outlook of their operations post-PHE is relatively clear.
Growing Hospital-at-Home Services Indicate Healthcare Transformation
Due to health systems’ capacity issues and struggles with high costs, hospital-at-home services are growing more popular and producing patient benefits, new research shows.
Bridging America’s care gap with virtual solutions
With the rapid adoption of virtual care, benefits consultants and employers are able to provide a primary care solution to all group sizes, and help clients ensure their employees are receiving care when they need it.
21% forgo medical care due to transportation barriers: RWJF
More than one in five U.S. adults missed or skipped needed medical care in 2022 because they could not access a vehicle or public transportation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found in a new analysis.
Providence to launch remote patient monitoring across 7 states
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is rolling out remote patient monitoring across its seven-state footprint.
Oracle and Zoom Partner on Virtual Care
The expanded partnership delivers easier, faster, and more effective telehealth services