# Telehealth * **Definition:** The delivery of healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology, allowing patients to consult with healthcare providers and access medical information through digital information and communication technologies. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Telehealth ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Telehealth**, for healthcare technology leaders * 23.5K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/23/2025 | [**In the war for GLP-1 patients, Novo Nordisk leans on telehealth - STAT News**](https://www.statnews.com/2025/05/23/wegovy-novo-nordisk-glp-1-weight-loss-ro-life-md-telehealth/) | [[STAT]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Telehealth.org Acquired and Relaunches to Become the Central Hub for Telehealth Success**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telehealthorg-acquired-and-relaunches-to-become-the-central-hub-for-telehealth-success-302445389.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**5 Compliance Pitfalls Telehealth Startup Must Avoid (And How To Overcome Them)**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/04/29/5-compliance-pitfalls-telehealth-startup-must-avoid-and-how-to-overcome-them/) | [[Forbes]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Regulating the DTC Telehealth Boom: How Policies Are Shaping the Future of Prescription Fulfillment**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/03/26/regulating-the-dtc-telehealth-boom-how-policies-are-shaping-the-future-of-prescription-fulfillment/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 3/7/2025 | [**Healthcare, Regulatory Requirements, Digital Health - JD Supra**](https://www.jdsupra.com/topics/healthcare/regulatory-requirements/digital-health/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 3/2/2025 | [**Transformative Technologies Reshaping the Healthcare Industry - by Reza Lankarani**](https://medium.com/@RezaLankarani/transformative-technologies-reshaping-the-healthcare-industry-cc72b937b8ec) | [[Medium]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Medicaid telehealth reimbursement policies are exacerbating workforce shortages in safety net clinics, study finds**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-medicaid-telehealth-reimbursement-policies-exacerbating.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Why are pharma, medical device and DTx companies investing in telemedicine?**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/why-are-pharma-medical-device-and-dtx-companies-investing-telemedicine) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 2/1/2025 | [**Artificial Intelligence Solutions: Transforming Telehealth - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artificial-intelligence-solutions-transforming-telehealth-d0dhe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/15/how-clinical-pharmacist-led-telehealth-models-are-transforming-diabetes-care/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Growth Projections for the Stress Test Blood Pressure Cuff Market: Expected CAGR of 6.9 ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/growth-projections-stress-test-blood-pressure-cuff-market-expected-e5uif) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Telehealth extensions included in Congressional spending plan**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/telehealth-extensions-included-in-congressional-spending-plan) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Building a Healthier Future With School-Based Telehealth Solutions**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/10/building-a-healthier-future-with-school-based-telehealth-solutions/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 11/18/2024 | [**Patients with diabetes are as satisfied with telehealth as with in-person care - Medical Xpress**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-patients-diabetes-telehealth-person.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**Telehealth Does Not Increase Low-Value Care, Study Finds**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/telehealth-does-not-increase-low-value-care-study-finds) | [[AJMC]] | | 9/16/2024 | [**Telehealth Insights From an Integrated Care System**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/telehealth-insights-from-an-integrated-care-system) | [[AJMC]] | | 9/10/2024 | [**Novel screening tool could improve telehealth access and equity**](https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/novel-screening-tool-could-improve-telehealth-access-and-equity/ar-AA1qkuVY) | msn.com | | 9/5/2024 | [**Which physicians are most likely to provide telehealth? - TechTarget**](https://www.techtarget.com/virtualhealthcare/news/366609666/Which-physicians-are-most-likely-to-provide-telehealth) | techtarget.com | | 9/5/2024 | [**Another COVID-19 vaccine; dalai lama's health care; a physician shaming medicine**](https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/another-covid-19-vaccine-dalai-lama-s-health-care-a-physician-shaming-medicine-morning-medical-update) | medicaleconomics.com | | 8/30/2024 | [**In sickness and in health: What the future holds for healthcare? - ET Edge Insights**](https://etedge-insights.com/industry/healthcare/in-sickness-and-in-health-what-the-future-holds-for-healthcare/) | etedge-insights.com | | 8/22/2024 | [**Telehealth utilization trends vary across specialties - TechTarget**](https://www.techtarget.com/virtualhealthcare/news/366608128/Telehealth-utilization-trends-vary-across-specialties) | techtarget.com | | 8/21/2024 | [**Telehealth Entrepreneurship: Expanding Expertise And Access To Care**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/08/21/telehealth-entrepreneurship-expanding-expertise-and-access-to-care/) | [[Forbes]] | | 7/30/2024 | [**Exploring the Future of Telehealth: Changes and Trends - Learn G2**](https://learn.g2.com/future-of-telehealth) | learn.g2.com | | 7/3/2024 | [**Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market Advancements Highlighted by Trend ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/851632-healthcare-revenue-cycle-management-market-trend-forecast-till-2032) | whatech.com | | 3/10/2024 | [**Trends in telehealth: The future of virtual care**](https://www.healthcaredive.com/spons/trends-in-telehealth-the-future-of-virtual-care/709544/) | [[Healthcare Dive]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Teladoc Health**: A leader in whole-person virtual care services, providing a range of telehealth solutions. - **VSee Health**: A telehealth service provider offering customizable virtual care solutions, including video consultations and remote patient monitoring. - **Health Tech Without Borders**: An organization working to enhance healthcare access in underserved regions through telehealth initiatives. - **Tele911**: A service that utilizes telehealth solutions to divert low-acuity 911 calls from emergency rooms. - **Intermountain Health**: A healthcare provider launching a School-Based Telehealth program to improve access to healthcare for students. - **Iris Telehealth**: A company focused on enhancing behavioral health services through telehealth solutions. - **TytoCare**: Partnered with Carilion Clinic to enhance telehealth capabilities, allowing for remote diagnosis and treatment. - **VSee Health, Inc.**: A leader in AI-driven telehealth solutions, offering customizable telehealth platforms. - **Amwell**: A telehealth company emphasizing the integration of virtual care into healthcare logistics. - **CoachCare**: A telehealth company that has acquired VitalTech to enhance its remote patient monitoring capabilities. - **MedStar Health**: A healthcare organization that has significantly expanded its telehealth services since 2018. - **Doxy.me**: A HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform that has expanded its services to include telehealth education and compliance. - **Avery Telehealth**: A telehealth provider collaborating with Kajeet to streamline digital health services. - **American Telemedicine Association**: A leading organization advocating for telehealth policies and practices to ensure access to virtual care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **VSee Health and Tele911**: Collaborated to address emergency room overcrowding by providing on-demand telemedicine consultations. - **Telehealth Modernization Act**: A bipartisan effort in Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities for two additional years. - **Carilion Clinic and TytoCare**: This partnership enhances telehealth capabilities by enabling remote physical examinations. - **VSee Health and SkywardRx**: Partnered to provide telehealth and billing services, aiming to enhance patient access and reduce healthcare costs. - **Doxy.me and Telehealth.org**: Doxy.me acquired Telehealth.org to create a central hub for telehealth education and compliance. - **Suki AI and Zoom Healthcare**: Integration of an AI assistant into Zoom's telehealth platform to improve the telehealth experience. - **Equum Medical and Prime Healthcare**: An expanded partnership to enhance virtual care delivery and address capacity challenges in healthcare. - **Washington Gastroenterology and WovenX Health**: Teamed up to enhance telehealth delivery for gastrointestinal care. - **Equum Medical and National Cooperative of Health Networks (NCHN)**: This partnership aims to enhance telehealth access for rural healthcare providers, addressing workforce shortages. - **American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and major U.S. health systems**: Collaborating through CODE to develop best practices for patient-centered care and equitable access. - **VSee Health and Premier, Inc.**: A group purchasing agreement to provide customizable telehealth services at special pricing for Premier members, aimed at improving patient care and reducing costs. - **Project VITAL Africa**: A collaboration between VSee Health, Health Tech Without Borders, and iDocta to enhance telehealth access in Cameroon. - **Kajeet and Avery Telehealth**: This partnership aims to enhance the speed of market deployment and streamline digital health services through IoT connectivity. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Collaboration to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **Oklahoma State University and TytoCare**: Collaborating to provide virtual clinics for over 15,000 rural students. - **Iris Telehealth and Glenn Wada**: Wada's appointment as Chief Growth Officer aims to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services through strategic partnerships. - **UpScriptHealth and major pharmaceutical companies**: Over 100 deals in the pipeline, including partnerships with Pfizer and Dexcom to improve telehealth services. - **Ixcela and Roper St. Francis Healthcare**: Launch of a virtual clinic to support cancer patients focusing on gut health and personalized nutritional therapy. - **Gen7 Health and NueHee**: Partnered to launch a digital health platform for nutritional and dietetics care. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telehealth Growth**: Accelerated adoption of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating remote consultations and chronic condition management. - **Telehealth for Mental Health**: Mental health services account for a significant portion of telehealth visits, with a focus on improving access and equity. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Telehealth has expanded into various medical specialties, particularly mental health, which has seen the highest rates of telehealth sessions. - **Direct-to-Consumer Telehealth Services**: The rise of these services has transformed patient access to medical care and prescriptions. - **Increased Telehealth Utilization**: A rise in telehealth services, particularly in mental health, with significant demand for psychiatric care. - **School-based Telehealth Programs**: Emerging as a solution to provide immediate medical attention to students, reducing absenteeism and enhancing educational experiences. - **Telehealth Awareness Week**: Organized by the ATA to highlight the benefits of telehealth services. - **Telehealth Pain Management**: Emerging as an effective alternative for chronic low back pain, allowing patients to receive treatment from home. - **Cloud Infrastructure**: The integration of cloud services is transforming telehealth by enhancing accessibility and efficiency. - **Telehealth for Substance Use Disorder**: Telehealth is emerging as a critical strategy for treating substance use disorders, especially in rural areas. - **Pharmacist-led Telehealth Models**: These models provide continuous patient engagement and medication optimization, particularly for chronic conditions like diabetes. - **COVID-19 Impact**: The pandemic significantly accelerated telehealth adoption, with legislative changes facilitating its growth. - **School-Based Telehealth Program by Intermountain Health**: Provides acute medical care for students during school hours, enhancing access to healthcare. - **Telehealth Reimbursement Flexibilities**: Industry groups urging Congress to extend COVID-19 pandemic-era reimbursement flexibilities, including removing geographic restrictions and allowing audio-only services. - **User-Centric Solutions**: Emphasis on developing user-friendly telehealth platforms to enhance patient engagement and satisfaction. - **Info-Tech Research Group Blueprint**: Outlines strategies for enhancing digital access and patient engagement in telehealth. - **Telehealth Software Market Growth**: The telehealth software market is projected to reach $18.69 billion by 2028, driven by increased demand for remote healthcare services. - **Telehealth Utilization Trends**: Despite high satisfaction rates among patients, telehealth usage among Medicare recipients has declined significantly since its peak in 2020. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data Privacy and Security**: The rise of telehealth raises significant concerns regarding data privacy and the adequacy of care provided through virtual means. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding the protection of patient information in telehealth services. - **Declining Telehealth Utilization**: Post-pandemic, telehealth encounters in oncology have decreased significantly, with only about 12% of all visits being telehealth compared to 41% in 2020. - **Digital Divide**: Challenges in access to telehealth services, particularly in rural areas where internet connectivity is limited. - **Workforce Shortages**: The ongoing challenge of insufficient healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for telehealth services. - **Access Disparities**: Barriers such as lack of broadband access and technological literacy disproportionately affect lower-income individuals seeking telehealth services. - **Regulatory Changes**: Healthcare providers must adapt to evolving regulations while leveraging new opportunities in telehealth. - **Declining Utilization**: Post-pandemic, some healthcare organizations are reducing telehealth services, indicating a shift back to in-person visits. - **Physician Burnout**: Increasing burnout rates among healthcare providers, with telehealth seen as a potential alleviator. - **Data Security**: Concerns regarding data privacy and the need for robust cybersecurity measures in telehealth services. - **Patient Satisfaction Issues**: Factors such as eHealth literacy and communication confidence affect telehealth satisfaction among patients. - **Rural Healthcare Impact**: Rural healthcare providers face financial challenges as patients migrate to urban providers offering telehealth services. - **Patient Satisfaction Variability**: Mixed satisfaction levels among patients using telehealth, with barriers such as connectivity issues and limited service offerings. - **Privacy and Security Concerns**: Ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and protecting patient information is critical for telehealth providers. - **Regulatory and Technical Barriers**: Experts suggest addressing existing barriers to improve telehealth utilization, particularly in oncology, and targeting strategies for specific patient demographics. - **Cybersecurity and Privacy**: Telehealth platforms face significant cybersecurity threats, necessitating robust measures to protect patient data. ## Related Topics [[Telemedicine]]; [[Telehealth Services]]; [[Telehealth Solutions]]; [[Telehealth Integration]]; [[Telehealth Advancements]]; [[Telehealth Expansion]]; [[Telehealth Growth]]; [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]]; [[Telehealth Adoption]]