Telehealth

This week's top stories include the WHO's findings on the origin of the coronavirus, which are in direct conflict with statements made by former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield; and Amazon securing an FDA EUA for an at-home COVID-19 test kit.

Round 2 contains a number of tweaks that seek to address disparities and distribute funding to more areas.

Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock recaps some of March's biggest healthcare stories, including policy updates, big tech moves and how to sign up for a vaccine at three major pharmacy chains.

The use of telehealth for behavioral health services increased more so than for any other type of healthcare during the pandemic.

Dr. Monica Bolbjerg, founder of Qure4u, shares best practices and real-world examples of scaling digital health technologies.

As CMS signals longer-term changes in acute RPM reimbursement and Amazon teams with major providers to push for new policies, clinical and IT leaders should start planning ahead, says one expert. "Everyone has to be thinking about this."

The organization says seniors, during the pandemic, increasingly relied on telehealth to safely access their care.

The proposal establishes a system for rating applications and equitable funding distribution.

Transcarent is offering at-risk contracts to share in employer savings.

This week's top stories include Amazon expanding its Amazon Care telehealth services nationwide, Doctor on Demand and Grand Rounds merging, and the Biden administration investing in COVID-19 testing and treatments.