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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Digital Health: Use of Telehealth by US Adults With Depression or Anxiety Disorder

Digital Health: Use of Telehealth by US Adults With Depression or Anxiety Disorder This study aimed to explore the patterns of telehealth use among individuals with depression or anxiety disorders. Data used were from the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). Individuals with depression/anxiety disorder were more likely to use telehealth and to [...]

2025-05-25T15:12:40-04:00March 29th, 2025|
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Telemedicine and e-Health: Satisfaction with Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Individuals Living in Rural and Nonrural Areas

Telemedicine and e-Health: Satisfaction with Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Individuals Living in Rural and Nonrural Areas Telehealth has grown as a common treatment modality for substance use disorders following expanded telehealth flexibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth can increase access to treatment in rural areas, where there are limited local addiction [...]

2025-05-25T15:15:22-04:00March 27th, 2025|
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Heath Affairs Scholar: Utilization and Quality Among Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries with High Vs Low Access to Telehealth

Heath Affairs Scholar: Utilization and Quality Among Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries with High Vs Low Access to Telehealth Access to telehealth care has increased markedly in recent years, especially for patients in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The study found that high-telehealth access was associated with a 13.4% decrease in in-person evaluation and management (E&M) [...]

2025-05-25T15:16:56-04:00March 26th, 2025|
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Telemedicine and e-Health: Impact of a Large-Scale Remote Patient Monitoring Program on Hospitalization Reduction

Telemedicine and e-Health: Impact of a Large-Scale Remote Patient Monitoring Program on Hospitalization Reduction Patient Monitoring at Home is a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program through Michigan Medicine, which provides symptoms and vital sign monitoring via a provided cellular tablet and Bluetooth-connected devices. A team of registered nurses monitors patients 7 days per week. [...]

2025-05-25T15:18:44-04:00March 24th, 2025|
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Alliance Calls on DEA to Rescind or Revise Telemedicine Rule

The Alliance appreciates the DEA’s forward movement on telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances policy. However, the Alliance continues to be concerned to see language in the proposed rulemaking mandating in-person visits as this is not an appropriate guardrail for a telehealth service. Similarly, restricting the geography in which telemedicine can be offered undermines the value [...]

2025-03-19T11:15:27-04:00March 19th, 2025|
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RAND Health Quarterly: Telehealth Visits in Health Centers Serving Low-Income Patients in California: Final Results from the Connected Care Accelerator Initiative (2022–2024)

RAND Health Quarterly: Telehealth Visits in Health Centers Serving Low-Income Patients in California: Final Results from the Connected Care Accelerator Initiative (2022–2024) This study examined the impact of the Connected Care Accelerator (CCA) program, which supports health centers in implementing telehealth for low-income patients in California. Specifically, the study detailed how telehealth use by [...]

2025-05-25T14:56:16-04:00March 17th, 2025|
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Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science: Enhancing Psychiatric Care Delivery: Assessing Telehealth Patient Experience in Psychiatric Intensive and Outpatient Programs in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science: Enhancing Psychiatric Care Delivery: Assessing Telehealth Patient Experience in Psychiatric Intensive and Outpatient Programs in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic According to a survey of psychiatric care patients from four hospitals within a primary health system, most patients described telehealth as a convenient treatment approach and said [...]

2025-05-25T14:53:26-04:00March 17th, 2025|
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