Tag: Telehealth
New study: Nationwide telemedicine adoption was not significantly associated with changes in visits or spending
May 12, 2026HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Telemedicine adoption is not significantly associated with changes in visits or spending – overall or across major payer groups – easing concerns about large spending increases, according to a recent article published in JAMA. In this cohort study using difference-in-differences analysis of more than 3 million U.S. adults during 2019-23, point estimates suggested that high-telemedicine-adopting areas had 2.4% fewer visits and 0.5% lower spending. Researchers found...
Aeroflow Health celebrates coverage for telehealth lactation services
May 4, 2026HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Health celebrates Georgia Medicaid’s adoption of new coverage to include telehealth lactation services. The new policy, which went into effect April 1, expands on prior coverage that required in-person visits, enabling mothers in Georgia to access prenatal and postpartum care resources from the comfort of their homes. "This effort from Georgia Medicaid is a meaningful step forward in improving access to maternal and infant care, especially within underserved...
Telehealth extensions offer stability – for now – for complex rehab technology
March 13, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – The continued expiration and extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities has been a roller coaster ride for complex rehab technology (CRT) professionals. While the latest extension provides temporary relief, uncertainty remains about the future of remote care options that many CRT providers say are critical to timely access and continuity of care.
Dan Fedor, director of reimbursement and education for U.S. Rehab, a division of VGM & Associates, explains why maintaining...
New study backs virtual treatment pathway for CPAP alternative
January 12, 2026HME News Staff
LOS ANGELES – A new Cedars Sinai Physician Associated Study used the processes and care of Daybreak to evaluate a dentist-led, telehealth-guided treatment pathway that includes remote sleep testing, guided at-home capture of dental impressions, ongoing virtual titration, and follow-up. Researchers found the clinical outcomes were comparable to, or better than, traditional in-clinic mandibular advancement device studies, demonstrating effective...
In brief: Philips recall & response, telehealth flexibilities, Rhythm hire, Viemed donation
September 15, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Philips Respironics has removed certain DreamStation devices due to programming errors that can result in failed therapy modes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The affected devices are:
DreamStation Auto CPAP UDSX500S11F 00606959423314
DreamStation Auto BiPAP UDSX700S11F 00606959423338
DreamStation Auto CPAP UFRX500S14 00606959455045
Reason for recall
Philips Respironics...
Digital Health: Differentiate your business with telehealth
September 8, 2025Robin Randolph
Q. How can telehealth and remote monitoring improve my bottom line?
A. Telehealth is no longer optional. Over the past few years, telehealth has evolved from an emergency solution during the pandemic to a mainstream expectation. Patients – and referral sources – now assume there will be a virtual option for follow-ups, troubleshooting and education. For DME providers, that expectation represents more than convenience; it’s an opportunity to improve compliance rates, patient...
Remote monitoring helps COPD patients stay out of hospital
July 17, 2025HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Researchers have found that telehealth-supported oxygen therapy significantly reduced hospital readmissions. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research evaluated the clinical effectiveness of remote monitoring and digital communication for home oxygen therapy in patients with COPD. The analysis included eight randomized controlled trials encompassing a total of 1,275 patients and compared telehealth support and usual care. Findings...
DocNow launches telehealth platform
April 16, 2025HME News Staff
BELLEVUE, Wash. – DocNow, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions for post-acute care, has launched DocNow Telehealth, a secure, Zoom-powered virtual care platform built specifically for providers in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care and home health settings. DocNow Telehealth enables providers to conduct virtual visits directly within the DocNow EHR environment—eliminating the need for separate systems and reducing administrative burden. "Virtual care is...
Doc pleads guilty to telehealth scheme
April 8, 2025HME News Staff
ST. LOUIS – Dr. Scott Taggart Roethle, 47, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of health care fraud for conspiring with health care companies and others to order medically unnecessary durable medical equipment, pain creams and genetic tests for thousands of patients in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks. From 2017 until 202, Roethle contracted with multiple health care companies as a telemedicine doctor. Using electronic portals to review...
In brief: Telehealth extended, home infusion bill re-introduced, accessories coding revised
March 19, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a continuing resolution that includes an extension of telehealth flexibilities and reimbursement policies through Sept. 30, 2025, VGM has reported.
“These measures represent a commitment to maintaining the momentum of telehealth adoption, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic,” VGM stated in a bulletin. “By extending these provisions, Congress aims to bridge the gap in health care access for diverse populations, from rural communities...