Telehealth News and Market Developments
Becker’s Hospital Review: (4/16) – Researchers at Pennsylvania State University created a prototype of a wireless, wearable transmitter that could be used for both health monitoring and clinical treatments. The transmitter, which can send wireless data at a range of almost 300 feet, can be easily integrated with numerous computer chips or sensors. The device has the potential to be applied in remote patient monitoring and healthcare treatment use cases.
Healthcare IT News: (4/14) – Remote patient monitoring helped Baptist Health achieve zero readmissions with COVID-19 patients. "Not only did Current Health's remote healthcare solution allow us to extend our reach into the patient home, but it also provided comfort and security for both our patients and providers during an otherwise uncertain time," said Dr. Brett Oliver, chief medical information officer at Baptist Health.
mHealth Intelligence: (4/14) – The Mayo Clinic launched the Remote Diagnostic and Management Platform (RDMP), which helps healthcare providers improve their use of connected health devices in remote patient monitoring and other mobile health programs.
High Plains Public Radio: (4/13) – Hospitals and physicians in Kansas are urging state lawmakers to require insurance plans to continue reimbursement for telehealth services at the same rate as in-person services after the public health emergency ends. Payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas expect to stop paying in-person rates for remote care beginning in late June. Health systems are advocating for insurers to keep current payment policies to ensure hospitals can continue to subsidize telemedicine when it is in high demand. The University of Kansas Health System, for example, continues to see at least 16,500 telemedicine visits per month, showing the persisting demand for such services.
Intermountain Healthcare: (4/12) – Alliance Member Intermountain signed an agreement to acquire Classic Air Medical, a leading air medical transport company to expand support of physicians, clinics, and hospitals across the region through additional coordination with telehealth and digital care.
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