Monthly Archives: February 2024

Elevance Health: Virtual Health Care is Convenient, Accessible, and Recommended by Friends and Family A survey commissioned by Elevance Health found that virtual care is seen as convenient and accessible, especially for those unable to visit a doctor in person for many reasons including lack of transportation or childcare, working several jobs, or a [...]

New England Journal of Medicine: Wearable Digital Health Technology for Epilepsy One third of people with epilepsy have seizures despite medical treatment. The authors examine wearable digital health devices that can detect seizures and how these devices can affect epilepsy care.

SteadyMD: Telemedicine Effective for Chronic Conditions Telehealth is effective for managing patients with chronic conditions while also making it easier for healthcare providers to manage their personal and professional lives, according to the results of a new clinician survey from SteadyMD, a telehealth infrastructure provider that powers healthcare leaders and innovators in all 50 [...]

American Journal of Managed Care: Scaling Care Coordination Through Digital Engagement: Stepped-Wedge Trial Assessing Readmissions Transitions of care represent a pivotal time period for patients as they are discharged from the hospital to a home setting. This study examined the usage of postdischarge digital engagement (PDDE) to engage patients during this traditionally risky time period. [...]

Office of Inspector General (OIG): Telehealth Provided to Medicare Beneficiaries Complied with Medicare Requirements From March 2020 through November 2020 (audit period), Medicare Part B paid approximately $10.3 billion for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, including telehealth services, provided to Medicare enrollees nationwide. There were concerns that the telehealth expansion increased the risk of inappropriate [...]

Office of Inspector General (OIG): Telehealth Provided to Medicare Beneficiaries Complied with Medicare Requirements From March 2020 through November 2020 (audit period), Medicare Part B paid approximately $10.3 billion for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, including telehealth services, provided to Medicare enrollees nationwide. There were concerns that the telehealth expansion increased the risk of [...]