# Telemedicine * **Definition:** The use of telecommunications technology to provide healthcare services remotely, allowing patients to consult with healthcare providers without needing to be physically present. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Telemedicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Telemedicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 16K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Vietnam Telemedicine Market 2025-30: Analyzing Top Companies and Their Impac**](http://prsync.com/markntel-advisors/vietnam-telemedicine-market---analyzing-top-companies-and-their-impac-4742627/) | [[PRSync]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Cybersecurity Challenges in Telemedicine and How to Keep Virtual Appointments Secure**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/04/08/cybersecurity-challenges-in-telemedicine-and-how-to-keep-virtual-appointments-secure/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**The future of telemedicine and digital healthcare - by Gerald Chimaobi Nwachukwu**](https://medium.com/@ultimatestevengerald/the-future-of-telemedicine-and-digital-healthcare-b83c0f4a382b) | [[Medium]] | | 3/2/2025 | [**Transformative Technologies Reshaping the Healthcare Industry - by Reza Lankarani**](https://medium.com/@RezaLankarani/transformative-technologies-reshaping-the-healthcare-industry-cc72b937b8ec) | [[Medium]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Opinion - Why is the anti-abortion movement scared of telemedicine? - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/opinion-why-anti-abortion-movement-193000275.html) | [[AOL]] | | 2/8/2025 | [**Is Telemedicine The New Normal In Healthcare?**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rhettpower/2025/02/09/is-telemedicine-the-new-normal-in-healthcare/) | [[Forbes]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Telehealth Market & Telemedicine Market to Hit USD 180.86 Billion by 2030 with 11.5AGR**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telehealth-market--telemedicine-market-to-hit-usd-180-86-billion-by-2030-with-11-5-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302366211.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Healthcare Services Market to Grow by USD 6.26 Trillion (2024-2028), Driven by Rising Chronic Disease Prevalence, Report Highlights AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-trillion-2024-2028-driven-by-rising-chronic-disease-prevalence-report-highlights-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302358330.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Acute Care Telemedicine Market to hit USD 106.5 billion by 2034, says Global Market Insights Inc.**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/acute-care-telemedicine-market-hit-120000951.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**Telehealth and Telemedicine Research, 2020-2024 & 2025-2030 with Analyst Recommendations**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250110337200/en/Telehealth-and-Telemedicine-Research-2020-2024-2025-2030-with-Analyst-Recommendations---Integration-of-Wearable-Devices-and-the-IoT-Develop-Strategies-for-Expanding-Adoption-in-Emerging-Markets---ResearchAndMarkets.com) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**Telehealth and Telemedicine Research, 2020-2024 & 2025-2030 with Analyst Recommendations - Integration of Wearable Devices and the IoT / Develop Strategies for Expanding Adoption in Emerging Markets - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250110337200/en/Telehealth-and-Telemedicine-Research-2020-2024-2025-2030-with-Analyst-Recommendations---Integration-of-Wearable-Devices-and-the-IoT-Develop-Strategies-for-Expanding-Adoption-in-Emerging-Markets---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**Telehealth and Telemedicine Research, 2020-2024 & 2025-2030 with Analyst Recommendations - Integration of Wearable Devices and the IoT / Develop Strategies for Expanding Adoption in Emerging Markets - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250110337200/en/Telehealth-and-Telemedicine-Research-2020-2024-2025-2030-with-Analyst-Recommendations---Integration-of-Wearable-Devices-and-the-IoT-Develop-Strategies-for-Expanding-Adoption-in-Emerging-Markets---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 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 | [**Report shows overwhelming doctor support for virtual care - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/report-shows-overwhelming-doctor-support-virtual-care) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Eagle Telemedicine Introduces Flexible Financing Options for MedWorks Connect Telemedicine Carts**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/eagle-telemedicine-introduces-flexible-financing-options-for-medworks-connect-telemedicine-carts-302316881.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Providing both historical trends and future projections, the Telemedicine Technologies and ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/providing-both-historical-trends-future-projections-telemedicine-evdre) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/deep-dive-exploring-one-most-advanced-telemedicine-programs-us) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**Navigating the Global Telemedicine Technologies Market: From Trends to Strategy (2024 - 2031)**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-global-telemedicine-technologies-market-from-trends-xfjdc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 9/26/2024 | [**Is Telemedicine the Future of Healthcare? How Virtual Care is Changing the Game**](https://healthcareguys.com/2024/09/26/is-telemedicine-the-future-of-healthcare-how-virtual-care-is-changing-the-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-telemedicine-the-future-of-healthcare-how-virtual-care-is-changing-the-game) | [[The Healthcare Guys]] | | 9/17/2024 | [**IIM Raipur Announces New Batch of Digital Health Course; Check Who Can Apply, Key Dates Here**](https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/health-news/iim-raipur-announces-new-batch-of-digital-health-course-check-who-can-apply-key-dates-here/ar-AA1qLCkl) | msn.com | | 9/10/2024 | [**Advancements in the Telemedicine Market Pioneering Innovations and Future Trends ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/878509-advancements-in-the-telemedicine-market-pioneering-innovations-and-future-trends.html) | whatech.com | | 9/2/2024 | [**Telemedicine Cart Market Set for Rapid Expansion As Revealed In New Report - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/874155-telemedicine-cart-market-set-for-rapid-expansion-as-revealed-in-new-report.html) | whatech.com | | 8/29/2024 | [**Healthcare Video Conferencing Solutions Market Size, 2032 - Global Market Insights**](https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/healthcare-video-conferencing-solutions-market) | gminsights.com | | 2/21/2024 | [**Variation In Telemedicine Use And Outpatient Care During The COVID-19 Pandemic In The United States**](https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01786) | [[Health Affairs]] | | 10/7/2018 | [**Health plans increasingly cover telemedicine services, despite low adoption**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/telehealth/health-plans-increasingly-cover-telemedicine-services-despite-low-adoption/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Zoom**: A widely used platform for telemedicine, facilitating virtual consultations and integrated healthcare delivery. - **Teladoc**: A prominent telehealth provider offering a range of virtual healthcare services. - **Teladoc Health**: A leader in telemedicine providing virtual healthcare services. - **Key Player**: Telemedicine Providers, Definition: Organizations or platforms that offer remote healthcare services, including consultations, diagnostics, and treatment through digital means. - **Mayo Clinic**: A prominent healthcare institution utilizing telemedicine for patient care. - **Eagle Telemedicine**: A provider of telemedicine services that has expanded its clinical leadership team to enhance virtual physician care. - **Access TeleCare**: Provides acute specialty telemedicine to rural and medically underserved areas, emphasizing timely access to specialty care. - **Sesame**: A telemedicine service offering affordable primary care, urgent care, and mental health consultations. - **CVS Health**: A healthcare company integrating telemedicine into its services. - **TelmyVet**: A telemedicine platform for veterinary practices, integrating with PetPace technology for improved pet health monitoring. - **Philips Healthcare**: A leading provider of telemedicine solutions, expanding offerings and distribution networks in response to increased demand for remote healthcare. - **Vera Smart Health**: A company advancing remote monitoring and telemedicine services. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: Expanded telehealth services significantly, achieving high patient satisfaction and demonstrating commitment to improving healthcare access. - **Dr. Jane Moore**: A key figure from Johns Hopkins University highlighting the benefits of telemedicine for patients with limited access. - **Medtronic**: A key player in the telemedicine market, focusing on innovative solutions for remote patient monitoring and healthcare access. - **CoachCare**: A healthcare technology company that provides virtual care tools and has acquired VitalTech to enhance its remote patient monitoring capabilities. - **Sheba Medical Center**: An Israeli healthcare institution that established the country's first virtual hospital, enhancing telemedicine services. - **Array Behavioral Care**: Partnered with KeyCare to provide accessible mental health services through virtual healthcare. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Telemedicine and VDI**: The combination of telemedicine and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) has proven effective during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing healthcare providers to deliver services while minimizing infection risks. - **Telemedicine Platforms and Insurance Companies**: Partnerships aimed at integrating telehealth services into insurance plans, facilitating coverage for remote consultations. - **Tech Firms and Healthcare Providers**: Collaborations between technology companies and healthcare organizations to innovate telemedicine solutions, enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes. - **American Medical Association**: Conducted studies indicating the widespread adoption of video telemedicine among physicians. - **Reliance HMO and Local Healthcare Providers**: Collaboration to improve telemedicine access in Northern Nigeria. - **Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)**: A collaborative effort to facilitate interstate telemedicine practice. - **PetPace and TelmyVet**: Collaboration to enhance telemedicine solutions for veterinary practices, providing advanced health monitoring for pets. - **Zoom and Healthcare Providers**: Zoom integrates with existing healthcare workflows and EHRs to enhance telehealth services. - **Eagle Telemedicine and Fifth Third Bank**: A partnership to offer flexible financing options for telemedicine carts, helping hospitals adopt technology without compromising cash flow. - **Array Behavioral Care and KeyCare**: Collaborating to provide accessible mental health services through virtual healthcare. - **UCSF Health**: Expanding its virtual nursing program to enhance patient care and streamline workflows. - **Avel eCare and Arrowhead EMS Association**: Partnership to implement telemedicine services in ambulances across Northeast Minnesota. - **Sheba Medical Center**: Collaboration with various stakeholders to implement the first virtual hospital in Israel, leveraging lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. - **CoachCare and VitalTech**: The acquisition of VitalTech by CoachCare enhances its capabilities in remote patient monitoring and virtual care. - **Access TeleCare and Hospitals**: Partnerships with hospitals like Palo Pinto General Hospital and UnityPoint Health have led to improved patient care outcomes. - **SKYBOXE and UScellular**: This partnership aims to provide 5G wireless broadband services to enhance internet access for telemedicine. - **Integrated Ventures and GetTrim.Com**: Acquisition of a 51% stake to enhance telemedicine solutions for weight loss. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine Expansion**: Telemedicine is expanding access to healthcare, particularly in remote areas, through video consultations. - **Telepsychiatry**: Emerging segment within telemedicine focusing on virtual mental health consultations. - **Telemedicine Growth**: Telemedicine has gained traction, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing remote consultations and improving access to care. - **Digital Health Solutions**: Including telemedicine and mobile health applications to improve patient access. - **COVID-19 Impact**: Significantly increased telemedicine usage, with a 23-fold rise in outpatient visits. - **AI-assisted telesurgeries**: Telemedicine has evolved from basic consultations to advanced procedures, showcasing its growth. - **Emergency Telemedicine and IoT**: Enhancing healthcare delivery in critical care environments. - **Telepsychiatry Growth**: Expected to be the fastest-growing application within the telemedicine market. - **AI Integration in Telemedicine**: The use of artificial intelligence to streamline administrative tasks, enhance diagnostics, and personalize treatment plans in telemedicine. - **Increased telehealth usage**: A reported spike of 78 times in telehealth usage during the pandemic, indicating a lasting shift in healthcare delivery. - **AI Integration**: AI and machine learning are enhancing diagnostic accuracy, patient care, and operational efficiency in telemedicine. - **Telemedicine Pathways**: A study on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surgery demonstrated that a total telemedicine pathway significantly reduced patient travel and improved access to care. - **Telemedicine carts**: The telemedicine cart market is projected to grow significantly, driven by technological advancements and increased demand. - **DEA Proposed Rule**: The DEA proposed a new rule allowing healthcare providers to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine under specific conditions. - **Digital Therapeutics**: Market projected to reach $13.1 billion by 2026, driven by telemedicine app development. - **AI and Telemedicine**: Emerging technologies like AI and robotic telemedicine are revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment personalization. - **Regulatory Extensions**: The U.S. DEA has extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances, allowing continued access to medications via telehealth. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data Security**: The integration of telemedicine raises concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity, particularly with the use of remote monitoring technologies. - **Data Privacy Concerns**: Ongoing issues regarding the security of patient data in telemedicine. - **Shortage of Skilled IT Professionals**: A barrier to effectively implementing and managing telemedicine technologies. - **Patient Privacy**: Concerns regarding the security of patient data and compliance with regulations like HIPAA in telemedicine practices. - **Data Privacy**: Ongoing concerns about data privacy and security in telemedicine practices. - **Digital Divide**: Access disparities in technology affect telemedicine utilization, especially in underserved areas. - **Physical Examinations**: Concerns exist about the lack of physical examinations in telemedicine, which are crucial for assessing patients' conditions. - **High Costs and Digital Literacy**: Challenges that may hinder the growth of telemedicine services. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Navigating regulatory hurdles in implementing telemedicine services and virtual hospitals. - **Technology Adoption**: Reluctance among some healthcare providers and patients to adopt new telemedicine technologies due to unfamiliarity or perceived barriers. - **Access Disparities**: Despite increased telemedicine usage, disparities persist, particularly among disadvantaged populations and those lacking high-speed internet. - **Patient privacy and security**: Patients express discomfort with virtual visits outside of office settings, highlighting the need for secure platforms. - **Regulatory barriers**: Ongoing challenges include regulatory variations and privacy concerns that hinder telemedicine adoption. - **Concerns Over DEA Regulations**: Potential hindrances to clinical decision-making and compliance for telemedicine providers. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Concerns regarding data security and privacy in telemedicine practices remain significant, necessitating robust solutions. - **Access to controlled medications**: Concerns arise regarding the DEA's new rules for telemedicine prescriptions, potentially limiting access to care. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortage**: The global shortage of healthcare professionals, especially in rural areas, is a significant challenge for telemedicine. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Variations in state laws and regulations that can complicate the implementation and expansion of telemedicine services. ## Related Topics [[Telehealth]]; [[Telemedicine Services]]; [[Telemedicine Expansion]]; [[Telehealth Services]]; [[Telemedicine Growth]]; [[Telemedicine Adoption]]; [[Telehealth Solutions]]; [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]]; [[Telehealth Advancements]]