Dr. Miltie Resources

Telemedicine

Healthcare access, remote physical exams, rural and school health, reimbursement, clinical technology, and the evolving ways care can reach patients.

Dec 8, 2020 •Telehealth

Understanding the Difference in Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Telecare

Have you been wondering what telemedicine, telehealth, and telecare mean? Find out now. With the recent practice of social distancing and quarantining due to COVID-19, more medical…

Read article →

Dec 8, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth: The Future of Health Care

CHICAGO, IL — Nov. 24, 2020 — In the midst of a global pandemic, millions of people have experienced telehealth with a virtual exam for the first time this…

Read article →

Dec 8, 2020 •American Telemedicine Association (ATA)

ATA applauds reforms to Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute

The American Telemedicine Association said the newly released final rules move the healthcare industry closer to a value-based care model. By Kat JercichNovember 25, 202009:58 AM The…

Read article →

Dec 7, 2020 •Telehealth

How healthcare organizations can enhance RPM security, resiliency

Remote patient monitoring ecosystems should not be treated in the same way as traditional endpoints, say cybersecurity experts. By Kat Jercich November 24, 202001:00 PM As the…

Read article →

Dec 1, 2020 •Telehealth

New Telehealth Bill Would Penalize States Who Don’t Join Licensure Compact

A bill introduced last month would deny certain federal funding to states who don’t join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which aims to improve telehealth expansion by…

Read article →

Nov 30, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth not enough to offset crushing demand for mental health services

Lightened telehealth regulations have expanded access to virtual visits for therapy and other mental health services. But many patients still aren’t having their needs met. By ELISE REUTER Post…

Read article →

Nov 19, 2020 •Telehealth

9 barriers for patients accessing telehealth

The lack of access to technology and broadband internet are the most frequently cited barriers that physicians perceive as preventing their patients from participating in telehealth, according to the…

Read article →

Nov 17, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

AMA Delegates Examine COVID-19 Telehealth Change

Physicians discussed the best way to advocate for new flexibilities in telemedicine granted to patients and clinicians due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the American Medical Association virtual…

Read article →

Nov 16, 2020 •Telemedicine

Here’s my tipsheet for pending telemedicine legislation

THE CHALLENGES presented by COVID-19 have resulted in unprecedented changes to healthcare systems nationwide. Before the pandemic, only 1 percent of all physician visits in the US were…

Read article →

Nov 16, 2020 •Telemedicine

‘Virtual Hospital’ Model Passes Test in COVID-19 Patients

Only a few patients with COVID-19 pneumonia required hospitalization when they received care in a “hospital at home” (HaH) telemedicine program, researchers at one health system reported.…

Read article →

Nov 12, 2020 •Telemedicine

Important Developments in Telemedicine

The realization of the full potential of telemedicine has taken longer than many of us anticipated, but the COVID-19 pandemic may finally bring about that realization. By Francis…

Read article →

Nov 12, 2020 •Telemedicine

ATA Calls On Biden Administration To Continue Telehealth Expansion

The American Telemedicine Association reflects on telehealth expansion during the Trump Administration and looks forward to progress under President-Elect Biden. By Hannah Nelson November 11, 2020 – In response to…

Read article →

Nov 11, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Virtual Healthcare in Times of COVID-19

By: Atibhi Mehra and Anirban Panda Over the years, the healthcare sector has made considerable efforts to shift from a reactive to a proactive approach by placing…

Read article →

Nov 10, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth Services Will Transform Access and Quality of Healthcare

There may never be a better time for your medical practice to start developing its telemedicine portfolio. Recently, the federal government has made it easier for healthcare…

Read article →

Nov 10, 2020 •Telehealth

FCC Opens Application Window for Connected Care Pilot Program

The three-year, $100 million program, aimed at boosting broadband connectivity in underserved parts of the country to support telehealth expansion, will accept applications for one month, beginning…

Read article →

Interested in the technology behind the topics?

See how the Dr. Miltie N9+ brings the physical exam into virtual care.

Explore N9+