Telehealth

Uses include transporting lab samples, delivering prescription drugs and getting supplies to home health practitioners, says Keenan Wyrobek, cofounder and CTO of Zipline, an international drone delivery service.

Medweb builds global teleradiology networks that operate out of remote locations with poor communications infrastructure, enabling telemedicine on ships at sea and active war zones, says Steven Osborne, the company  director of federal business.  

Expiration of the pre-deductible telehealth coverage exception in January 2025 may reduce mental health service use if not extended, authors say.

Lee Health created the clinical department that serves home health, the ambulatory network and inpatient services for the hospital, reaching an entire community, says Zsolt Kulcsar, medical director of virtual health.

Tanisha Hill, founder and president of the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance, discusses advocating for inclusivity policy on Capitol Hill.  

Controlling the runaway cost helps get treatment to more than the current 10% who get help now, says Dr. Yusuf Sherwani, CEO and cofounder of Pelago.  

Jeeva Care has AI technology that acts as a companion to make sure the patient is taking prescribed medications and following treatment. If a behavioral change is detected, the care team is alerted, says Eric Robertson, chief technology strategist and growth officer.  

Connected care allows patients to access care where they are through as mobile devices, telehealth visits, mobile scheduling and more, says Jesus Diaz, director, nursing informatics at Memorial Healthcare System.  

Digital therapeutics can engage patients differently through wearables and telemetry and collect data, which is valuable to pharmaceutical R&D and patient engagement, says Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of RealizedCare.  

Change is needed on Capitol Hill, which is why the Digital Therapeutics Alliance summit was held in D.C., says Andy Molnar, president of the group.