Telehealth usage across the U.S. in March 2022 fell for the second month in a row, down to 4.6 percent of all claims, according to the FAIR Health telehealth tracker.
Category: Health IT
Investing in healthcare AI a ‘business necessity,’ analyst says
Health systems need to invest in the future of data, such as artificial intelligence, to reduce errors and provide better care, a Forrester analyst says.
Cerebral to lay off workers amid federal probe
Telehealth prescription company Cerebral will initiate layoffs amid a federal probe of its prescribing practices and the recent ouster of its CEO.
Oracle gets antitrust approval for Cerner deal, expected to close next week
Oracle has obtained the required antitrust approvals, including European Commission clearance, for its pending $28.5 billion acquisition of Cerner.
Healthcare interoperability firm gets $30M infusion
A healthcare interoperability company has received a $30 million infusion of funding to expand its team and technology investments
Direct primary care startup lands $45M investment
A health tech startup that provides membership-based direct primary care has landed a $45 million investment.
Tech startup, Rite Aid collaborate on rural health expansion
A tech-powered startup and one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains have joined forces to improve access to rural healthcare.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia staff accurately used telemedicine to diagnose genetic disorders
When it comes to diagnosing rare genetic disorders, telemedicine looks to be just as effective as in-person appointments, according to a June 1 study published in Pediatrics.
Ascension, UAB enter telehealth partnership
Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton in Clanton, Ala., and University of Alabama, Birmingham Medicine have teamed up to provide a telehealth service for critical care and stroke patients in Chilton County, according to a May 31 UAB press release.
Medtronic, DaVita forming in-home-focused kidney care company
Medtronic and DaVita are forming a company that will focus on in-home kidney care.
