Telehealth

<p>The biggest barrier is having the curiosity and confidence in each other to try things that might not work, says Dr. Emily C. Webber, CMIO at Indiana University Health and 2024 Changemaker Award winner.</p>

When developing a telehealth equity strategy, it's important first to identify potential disparities in access, one expert says.

The news comes months after the company says it would begin serving 50 million Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

<p>Northern Light Health, which operates in rural areas in Maine, will offer the results of telehealth innovation and its collaboration with Optum at HIMSS24, says CIO Dr. Michael Ross.</p> <p> </p>

In November, national utilization increased 6.3%, climbing from 4.8% of medical claim lines in October to 5.1% in November.

<p>Bicycle Health helps continue access to medications such as buprenorphine for opioid use disorder to individuals living in the Federal Bureau of Prison's Residential Reentry Centers, says Ankit Gupta, founder and CEO of Bicycle Health.<br />  </p>

Patients will be able to address care needs such as birth control, cold or flu medication and refills without a video chat.

<p>Two-thirds of telehealth is being used for mental health interactions, says Steve Ullman, director at the Center for Health Management and Policy at the University of Miami.<br />  </p>

<p>Benefits for patients include faster access, no delay in finding an available mental health provider and better coverage options, says Dr. Nele Jessel, chief medical officer of athenahealth.<br />  </p>

The initiative, extended through 2024, includes waivers and flexibilities for routine services, telehealth and physical home requirements.