Telemedicine, in-person visits show high diagnostic concordance
Sep 12, 2022
Variance was seen by specialty, with lower concordance for primary care.
Low-cost wearable sensors may lead to better Parkinson’s care
By
John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2024
For those with Parkinson’s disease, low-cost, wearable sensors could improve care access, a new study finds. To have their symptoms monitored, such patients must periodically undergo assessment to have...
In-person return visits increased after telemedicine primary care visits
Oct 17, 2023
Variation was seen in differences in follow-up office visits after index in-person versus telemedicine by specific medical condition.
Telehealth inequities may arise for older adults with vision problems, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
Seniors with vision impairment were less likely to have access to telehealth compared to those with better eyesight, according to a new study.
Proposed legislation would dedicate $5 million for telemedicine infrastructure for assisted living, nursing...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 13, 2024
Expanding access to telehealth is the goal of a proposed bill in South Dakota that would provide millions in funding for assisted living communities and nursing homes across the state to implement telemedicine...
Continuing telehealth flexibilities is worth the cost, researchers say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
While continuing telehealth flexibilities may bring additional costs for providers and taxpayers, the benefits are worth the price, researchers said.
DEA extends telemedicine for prescribing controlled meds as pandemic measures end
May 10, 2023
The extension through Nov. 11 gives the DEA and HHS a chance to consider revisions and public comments regarding proposals offered March 1.
DEA extends telehealth prescription allowances through 2024
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 11, 2023
For the second time this year, the DEA is extending telehealth prescription options, a move LTC providers say is essential for hospice care.
DEA: Extend COVID telehealth prescribing rules – for now
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
With the end of the public health emergency for the outbreak rapidly approaching, the Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted plans to continue prescription flexibilities for telemedicine that were...
Intervention delivered via web-based platform ups BP control
Dec 07, 2022
The rate of BP control was significantly higher after 12 months of multicomponent intervention, with reduction in SBP of −10.1 mm Hg.