Virtual Specialty Care Has Time. Will We Use It Wisely?
The specialty access and capacity crisis demands more than incremental fixes. It requires expanding virtual access and fundamentally rethinking how specialty care can be delivered.
The U.S. Keeps Failing the March of Dimes Report Card. Here’s One Gap We Can Close Right Now
Now is the time to build a system where every pregnant person, regardless of zip code, ethnicity, or insurance status, can access the level of care their pregnancy demands.
The Mechanics of a More Connected Healthcare Ecosystem [Video]
Arbiter’s Anjali Jameson on hospital and payer alignment.
Teladoc Health Unveils New Capabilities to Treat More Conditions and Detect Care Gaps Earlier
Teladoc Health is expanding its 24/7 urgent care service to treat more conditions while improving care coordination, prevention and medication affordability.
AMA to Congress: Make Medicare Telehealth Services Permanent
The American Medical Association is urging Congress to permanently extend Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities, warning that temporary extensions create uncertainty for patients and providers.
A Moment of Opportunity to Expand Healthcare Access in the US
These two promising changes in national healthcare policy could transform access to care for millions of Americans.
Why Elderly Americans Are Bearing the Brunt of the Government Shutdown’s Impact
Time is of the essence, particularly for those with cognitive conditions. The loss of telehealth flexibilities, combined with disruptions to Medicaid, could have devastating consequences for millions of patients with dementia and other cognitive and behavioral conditions.
How Artera is Using Agentic AI to Humanize Patient Care
Artera President Tom McIntyre talks about the practical application of AI in healthcare.
Healthcare Has Outgrown Geography – Why Navigation Must Evolve in the Virtual Era
For payers, that means the work ahead is not simply contracting with virtual providers — it’s rebuilding the infrastructure that builds trust as members find the right care for them. Here are three elements that need rethinking.
Inside the VA and ONC’s Vision for a More Connected Healthcare System
Leaders from the VA and the ONC discussed how the future of U.S. healthcare will rely on both technology and creative problem-solving during a panel at DiMe’s Healthcare 2030 Summit.
350 Healthcare Organizations Call for Extension of Medicare Telehealth Access
A group of healthcare organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over 200 Organizations Call on DEA to Continue Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances
The Alliance for Connected Care, the American Telemedicine Association and numerous other organizations sent a letter to the DEA urging action to safeguard remote prescribing of controlled substances.
The New Blueprint: How Clever Care Health Plan is Scaling Its Member Experience [Video]
MedCity News was at the Vive conference and spoke with executives who shared their insights for the healthcare industry.
Are There Any Healthcare Wins Hidden Inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? Yes, a Few…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has drawn criticism from healthcare groups for slashing Medicaid and ACA subsidies, but it contains a few provisions that could drive progress.
Why Sanford Health Is All-In on Virtual Care
Sanford Health has expanded its virtual care strategy to improve access for rural patients while also supporting better physician training and retention. By combining tech with a new virtual care center, the health system is seeking to deliver more consistent care and address workforce shortages across the Midwest.
Two Chairs Expands Mental Health Services to 19 More States
Two Chairs, which offers hybrid behavioral health care, expanded its presence from three states to 22 states. This expansion gives millions of people access to therapy services, as Two Chairs’ services are now available to 75% of the U.S. population.
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How to Improve Employee Benefits While Reducing Insurance Costs
Balancing healthcare benefits and insurance costs requires research. From becoming a Difference Card member to offering wellness resources, there are many ways to improve healthcare at low cost.
The Miscalculation of Teletherapy: Why Digital Mental Health Goes Beyond Virtual Sessions
It is time we realize that there is no single panacea for mental health; the need to break down barriers for working families and individuals in rural towns or underserved communities requires we move past a narrow definition of telehealth.