Telemedicine has experienced a surge in private funding, particularly in Europe, where a significant portion of global investments has been concentrated. The rise of healthcare Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in the US has further accelerated this growth, as they actively seek acquisition...
With healthcare organizations big and small moving quickly to adapt to changing times and incorporating telemedicine, we are currently witnessing a surge in telehealth app development. Launching a telemedicine app has the potential to be a step forward in this industry and a revolutionary offering for...
Telemedicine arrived in its current form many years ago. However, it took a global pandemic to boost its adoption rates and the numbers continue to rise today as individuals and caregivers understand the importance of technology in healthcare. With companies such as Clarity Medical at the forefront...
"We know that access to smartphones and video technology is not universal but almost everyone has access to a telephone," said Vivian Wu, M.D., a study co-author and otolaryngologist. "As virtual care expands during and after this pandemic, we must keep in mind that a phone call remain...
In the meantime, Walter and Yourk are focused on ensuring each military treatment facility has the tools and support needed to successfully carry out this program, particularly as COVID rates increase across the nation. The program will roll out in a phased approach...
This surge underscores the critical role of telemedicine services in maintaining healthcare continuity during crises. On the other hand, the software segment is showing rapid growth and is likely to experience a CAGR of 24.3% from 2025 to 2033. This rapid expansion is driven by technological ...
Reimbursement for telemedicine visits varies across the world and it has historically been a significant barrier to its widespread adoption in the United States. Telephone visits are reimbursed at lower rates compared to video and in-person visits, which can disincentivize physicians and institutions fro...
The future of telemedicine will depend on the willingness of clinicians to participate in telemedicine encounters and patient demand for this product. Ultimately, this will be decided by reimbursement rates and evidence-based research, which may identify the lack of inferiority of telemedicine visits wi...
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opened access to telemedicine and a provider’s right to be paid for such services to all Medicare users, at rates equivalent to an in-person office visit, in a March 17 announcement. Before this order, retroactive to March 6,...
In March 2020, SOC Telemed, witnessed a surge in requests for on-demand acute care delivered through telemedicine. This emphasizes rising need for its services during the pandemic and capability of telemedicine to provide remote care in urgent situations. In addition, in October 2022, the Union ...