Telehealth

The theory: As the pandemic evolved, consumers began to view telehealth as an alternative to in-person care rather than a necessary replacement.

Providers can manage up to 90% of pregnancies virtually by a mobile app and remote monitoring.

Head of product at Force Therapeutics Chris Young discusses AI's place in amping up the efficacy of care, and making digital care management platforms useful.

Bluestream Health's cofounder and president, Brian Yarnell, says that virtual care tech can streamline healthcare.

This week's top stories include the formation of Telehealth Access for America, which aims to protect and expand access to telehealth, and a last-minute deal that averted massive cuts to reimbursement to hospitals and physicians.

In this Monthly Update, HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock surveys the top headlines, including news from the FDA and CMS, and Amazon's recent moves.

Medicare services added to the telehealth services list temporarily during the PHE will remain in place through December 31, 2023.

The company is developing programs and applications in the chronic-condition space, according to John Haas, in an interview at HIMSS21.

Jamf's products for Apple platforms, such as Healthcare Listener and Virtual Visits, assist professionals, according to Tyler Kilbury, senior business development executive.  

Each year opioid overdose, misuse and dependence account for $35 billion in healthcare costs.