Research Peek of the Week: Telehealth Claim Lines Continue to Dramatically Rise in U.S. During Pandemic

October 15, 2020

According to FAIR Health’s Monthly Regional Tacker, telehealth claim lines — an individual service or procedure listed on an insurance claim — rose over 3,800% in the U.S. from July 2019 to July 2020.

The data also showed that over this same timeframe, telehealth claims rose in both urban centers and rural areas, though urban centers saw much higher rates of usage. 6.4% of total medical claim lines in urban centers utilized telehealth versus 3.0% in rural areas.

Source: FAIR Health

Creation of Innovation: Researchers Develop Bandage That Can Wirelessly Assess Wounds

The world’s first smart bandage can wirelessly detect and diagnosis chronic wounds.

October 22, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Hospice Telemedicine Reduces Hospital Visits and Expenses

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge in hospice telehealth usage resulted in a reduction of 911 calls, emergency room visits, and healthcare expenses.

July 7, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Digital Medicine Grows in Popularity During the Pandemic

COVID-19 highlighted the importance of digital medicine such as therapeutic and digital diagnostic applications. These technologies can help alert doctors of potential health risks and more.

April 30, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Broadband Technologies to Promote Heart Health

Broadband technologies and innovations such as wearable devices can monitor and promote heart health.

February 19, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: COVID-19 Drives Increase in Teleheath Adoption

A new report from Parks Associates found that remote healthcare visits increased drastically last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from 15% of broadband households in 2019 to 41% in 2020.

January 27, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Primary Focus for Telehealth Concerns Is Lack of Patients’ Access to Connected Devices

A recent year-long survey from HIMSS Market and Spectrum Enterprise found a shift in telehealth concerns from healthcare providers – from concern about a lack of reimbursement policies and patient awareness to concern about patients’ lack of connected devices.

December 16, 2020

Creation of Innovation: Telehealth Platform to Help with COVID-19 Rehab

A telehealth platform developed by hospitals in Boston and New York is designed to improve clinical outcomes in previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients who are recovering and rehabilitating at home.

November 24, 2020

Research Peek of the Week: COVID-19 Driving Increased Tech Talent to Healthcare and Pharma Industries

A new report from pharmaceutical company Novartis shows the healthcare and pharma industries becoming an increasingly desirable career destination for tech professionals, with 72% of tech professionals more likely to consider the field compared to before the pandemic.

November 4, 2020

Research Peek of the Week: U.S. Sees Massive Increases in Telehealth Claim Lines During COVID-19 Pandemic

According to FAIR Health, claim lines for telehealth services shot up 8,336% in April 2020 compared to April 2019.

August 12, 2020

Research Peek of the Week: COVID-19 Crisis Sees Dentists Utilizing Telehealth Services

The COVID-19 crisis has significantly reduced the number of oral health visits and led to dentists exploring alternative options for in-office visits. A new study found that four in 10 dental providers either currently see or soon plan to see patients through telehealth platforms to offer care.

July 29, 2020

Creation of Innovation: Harvard Medical School Focuses Curriculum on Telemedicine in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, practicing telemedicine and teaching telemedicine skills wasn’t the highest priority for Harvard Medical School. Now, it’s an important curricular element and a valuable tool for students conducting patient exams.

July 21, 2020

Congress should make sure telemedicine is here to stay

Op-eds

The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying relaxation of regulatory barriers has occasioned an explosion in telemedicine use, vaulting it to the center of health care delivery.

July 16, 2020

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