telemedicine

The program uses a mix of home visits and telehealth technologies to bring more services to the home.

Telemedicine services will be available to Paradise Medical Group patients at no extra charge.

CEO Jason Gorevic also discussed the rising popularity of Teladoc's app over its call center.

The program is funded by a $750,000 grant from the CDC and the Virginia Department of Health. 

The service's new clinical capabilities, smart referrals and comprehensive data platform look to remove barriers that keep patients from primary care.

Cost was highlighted as a major barrier to in-person care, while efficacy, access and confidentiality were cited as arguments against digital.

According to new research article published in Health Affairs Global Policy, 65 percent of hospitals in Chile have adopted the technology compared to only 25 percent in Colombia.

The company will showcase Clinical WorkScope and Integrated Diagnostic Testing at HIMSS19.

The Australian hospital has found it creates savings while maintaining a personal touch.

The Pill Club, a company that provides telemedicine and mail-order pharmacy services to help women access birth control, has raised $51 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding up to $67 million.