American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC): Impact of Telemedicine Use on Outpatient-Related Co2 Emissions

American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC): Impact of Telemedicine Use on Outpatient-Related Co2 Emissions The US health care system contributes to approximately 9 percent of domestic US greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change. By substituting for in-person visits, telemedicine may represent a means of emission avoidance. Researchers estimated between 4,075,065 and 7,489,486 kg of [...]

2025-05-26T14:26:29-04:00April 22nd, 2025|
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Department of Veterans Affairs: Veteran Satisfaction and Trust in VA Telehealth Continues to Rise

Department of Veterans Affairs: Veteran Satisfaction and Trust in VA Telehealth Continues to Rise More Veterans are turning to VA telehealth for their care due to its convenience, accessibility and ability to provide tailored care. According to data from the first half of the fiscal year, 91.8 percent of Veterans who have used telehealth [...]

2025-05-26T14:21:23-04:00April 21st, 2025|
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FAIR Health: Monthly Telehealth Regional

FAIR Health: Monthly Telehealth Regional In the sixth year of reporting on the evolution of telehealth, FAIR Health found mental health conditions constituted the top diagnostic category nationally and in every region. This category accounted for 58.5 percent of patients with a telehealth claim nationally. The percentage of patients with a telehealth claim increased nationally, rising [...]

2025-05-26T14:28:29-04:00April 18th, 2025|
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NEJM Catalyst: Decarbonizing Health Care: Measuring Carbon Footprint Impact of a National VA Telehealth Program

NEJM Catalyst: Decarbonizing Health Care: Measuring Carbon Footprint Impact of a National VA Telehealth Program Health care systems are increasingly recognizing the environmental harms generated by medical care and are seeking to reduce their carbon footprints. This study examined the Advanced Comprehensive Diabetes Care, an evidence-based telehealth program for diabetes patients in the U.S. [...]

2025-05-26T14:34:25-04:00April 16th, 2025|
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Peterson Center on Healthcare: Evolving Remote Monitoring: An Evidence-Based Approach to Coverage and Payment

Peterson Center on Healthcare: Evolving Remote Monitoring: An Evidence-Based Approach to Coverage and Payment The report synthesizes previous PHTI evaluations and provides policy recommendations.  Despite some coverage focusing on specific aspects of the report, it has both recommendations for guardrails as well as recommendations to enhance reimbursement in some situations. [...]

2025-05-26T14:32:01-04:00April 16th, 2025|
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Journal of Health Organization and Management: Association Between Telehealth Service Utilization and Health Care Services During the Pandemic

Journal of Health Organization and Management: Association Between Telehealth Service Utilization and Health Care Services During the Pandemic This study aimed to investigate the association between telehealth service utilization and health care services during the pandemic. The study found that national telehealth utilization rate was 43 percent. Additionally, delay in seeking medical care and [...]

2025-05-26T14:38:41-04:00April 14th, 2025|
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Journal of Primary Care & Community Health: Shifting Patterns in Primary Care Telehealth Utilization Among Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health: Shifting Patterns in Primary Care Telehealth Utilization Among Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers This study examined primary care patient sociodemographic characteristics, telehealth utilization patterns, and provider adoptions before and during the pandemic. Among 201 677 Medicare beneficiaries accessing primary care, 1364 used telehealth before the pandemic, compared to 73 994 [...]

2025-05-26T14:40:27-04:00April 12th, 2025|
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npj | Digital Medicine: Telehealth Virtual Reality Intervention Reduces Chronic Pain in a Randomized Crossover Study

npj | Digital Medicine: Telehealth Virtual Reality Intervention Reduces Chronic Pain in a Randomized Crossover Study Chronic pain imposes a significant burden on both the individual and society, making it essential to consider the cost-effectiveness of digital therapeutics in comparison to the annual expenditures associated with chronic pain disorders. Pharmacological treatments make up $16.4 [...]

2025-05-25T15:10:52-04:00April 7th, 2025|
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Alliance Sends CMS “Shovel-Ready” Digital Health Priorities

The Alliance congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on being confirmed as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). We look forward to working with Dr. Oz in continuing the transformation of health care in the United States, through technology-enabled care that meets patients where they are and creates cost-saving efficiencies for the [...]

2025-04-10T17:30:55-04:00April 3rd, 2025|
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