The Delaware Board of Medicine recently enacted new regulations pertaining to telemedicine and telehealth. As we previously reported, the new regulations are intended to clarify the language in Delaware’s Medical Practice Act, which imposes certain practice standards for what constitutes an appropriate patient diagnosis and treatment via telemedicine, including the allowable modalities and when an in-person examination is required. The new regulations add Rule 19.0 to Chapter 1700 of the Code of Delaware Regulations and became effective June 11, 2018.
Former Apple CEO John Sculley talks healthcare’s cultural stagnation, impact of Apple, Amazon
When it comes to the challenges of raising an up-and-coming young company into a major player in its industry, former Apple and Pepsi CEO John Sculley is no spring chicken. A serial entrepreneur and investor across numerous industries ranging from consumer technology to data management to telecommunications, Sculley has set his sights on the healthcare and currently serves as the chairman of hopeful PBM disruptor RxAdvance.
VA finalizes telehealth rule to let providers practice across state lines
The final rule will override state laws to create a nationwide telehealth program to improve care access and reduce wait times for veterans.
Interview with Ted Tanner, Co-Founder, CTO of PokitDok and a creator of DokChain, PokitDok’s blockchain for healthcare
Ted Tanner is Co-Founder, CTO of PokitDok and a creator of DokChain, PokitDok’s blockchain for healthcare. He has published articles in leading technical magazines and holds patents in the areas of blockchain, semantics, machine learning, signal processing and signal protection.
Who owns telemedicine delivery — payers or providers?
Just about everyone agrees in the basic vision for telemedicine: When a person gets sick, instead of jumping in the car to drive to a doctor’s office or urgent care center, they can pick up a phone or tablet instead, and get in touch right away with a doctor.
Kardian’s contactless monitoring system detects falls
The wireless system uses impulse radio ultra-wideband radar technology and can scan a room one million times per second. The system scans for slips and falls, including sliding falls, and also for when someone sits up quickly, which could alert hospital staff that a patient is about to get out of bed.
Global Telemedicine Market Providing Medical Solutions Across the Globe, Reaching USD 63.06 Billion by 2024: Energias Market Research Pvt. Ltd.
The global telemedicine market is expected to grow significantly from USD 22.94 billion in 2017 to USD 63.06 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2018 to 2024. Factors such as shortage of specialist physicians in rural areas, and growing aging population coupled with high prevalence of chronic diseases are propelling the growth of the global telemedicine market. Moreover, increasing investment for advanced healthcare IT infrastructure and government initiative towards healthcare are boosting the growth of the telemedicine market. However, lack of trained professionals, and high technological cost are inhibiting the growth of the global telemedicine market.
FTC Urges State Legislators to Rethink Ocular Telehealth Ban
The Federal Trade Commission is urging Washington state lawmakers to reconsider a proposed bill that would prevent the use of ocular telehealth and telemedicine to conduct eye exams and issue prescriptions.
VA, Air Force Expand Tele-ICU Program for Patient Care
A tele-ICU collaboration between the VA and the Air Force aims to extend patient care for service members in critical condition.
Telemedicine Licensure Gives Doctors a Chance to Expand Their Reach
Dr. Bruce Miewald, a child psychiatrist in Idaho, is among the first to expand his practice through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. He’ll soon use a telemedicine platform to reach patients across the country.