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.
Willingness to use videohealth increased during pandemic
Nov 08, 2022
The increase was especially pronounced for Black adults and adults with lower educational attainment.
Worsening BP outcomes seen in HTN patients during pandemic
Nov 03, 2022
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure increased by 1.79 and 1.30 mm Hg, respectively, during the pandemic versus the prepandemic period.
Emergency department telehealth follow-up may increase subsequent healthcare utilization
Oct 26, 2022
Those with telehealth follow-up had more repeat emergency department visits and hospital admissions than those having in-person follow-up.
Thirty-seven percent of adults used telemedicine in 2021
Oct 13, 2022
An increase in telemedicine use seen with age; use was higher for women than men and for non-Hispanic white and AI/AN adults.
Telemedicine, in-person visits show high diagnostic concordance
Sep 12, 2022
Variance was seen by specialty, with lower concordance for primary care.
AMA poll: Most physicians continuing to use telehealth
Mar 28, 2022
Most users (93%) are conducting live, interactive video visits with patients, whereas 69% are conducting audio-only visits.
Alexa will soon put users in touch with telehealth doctors
Mar 01, 2022
The cost will depend on the patient’s insurance.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 9-11
Feb 22, 2022
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.
ASA: BP telemonitoring aids stroke survivors in underserved areas
Feb 08, 2022
Adherence to follow-up and blood pressure control were better in those with remote BP monitoring, telehealth versus usual care.