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Industry rebuffs special registrations for telehealth prescribing
Trade groups representing providers have requested several revisions on limits and requirements within the DEA's proposed special registrations for telehealth prescribing.
How 3 health systems are using telemedicine for dementia care
Telemedicine for dementia care can help increase access, especially for rural and elderly patients, but it faces challenges such as technology barriers and sustainability.
Type of chronic condition may dictate telehealth use
Patients with certain chronic conditions, like COPD and cancer, are less likely to use telehealth than those with heart failure or other conditions, new research reveals.
Demographic disparities persist in video visit utilization
A UC Davis Health study found demographic characteristics are linked to video visit utilization, with older and Black patients more likely to experience failed video visits.
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Telehealth prescribing ups SUD risk among some ADHD patients
New research shows that telehealth prescribing of ADHD medications did not increase substance use disorder risks overall, except among 26-to-34-year-olds.
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Telehealth does not boost low-value care, study finds
Telehealth was linked to lower use and spending on some low-value tests, suggesting it may help reduce unnecessary healthcare spending.
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Non-English speakers face multiple barriers to video visits
Patients primarily speaking Spanish or Cantonese were less likely to participate in video visits due to various technical and communication challenges.
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OUD patients on Medicaid face telehealth barriers
Medicaid patients with opioid use disorder were less likely to use telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic than those with private insurance, highlighting access barriers.
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KLAS: Elation Health, Lightbeam among top virtual care tools
The 2025 Best in KLAS awardees include Elation Health, Lightbeam Health Solutions and EVisit virtual care tools, taking top spots among telehealth and RPM categories.
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Healthcare wearables devices can detect IBD flare-ups
A Mount Sinai study found that healthcare wearable device data, such as heart rate and steps, can enable clinicians to spot flare-ups of IBD symptoms and inflammation.
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What do short-term waiver extensions mean for hospital-at-home?
Though the hospital-at-home waiver has been extended through September 2025, the short-term extensions create an uncertain landscape for leaders and stakeholders.
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Exploring emerging health tech at HIMSS25
HIMSS25 showcased rapid advancements in health tech, including tools like agentic AI to ease workflow challenges and VR for mental healthcare.
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HIMSS25: A look into UPMC's digital health ROI framework
UPMC uses a detailed ROI framework to quantify its digital health programs, including clinician time savings, cost reductions and patient engagement.
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Hospital-at-home lags in rural settings. Is that a problem?
The federal AHCAH waiver has spurred hospital-at-home growth, but adoption is uneven between urban and rural hospitals, raising concerns about equity and access.