Jun 12, 2024 · Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download the issue brief PDF on equity in telehealth.

Aug 15, 2024 · Bipartisan legislation that would extend existing telehealth flexibilities for two years beyond their current end-of-2024 expiration date saw its first substantive step toward becoming law when the House Ways and Means Committee in May unanimously passed the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act (H.R. 8261).

Apr 5, 2024 · 74% of physicians work in practices that offer telehealth. Learn how telehealth and digitally enabled care offer wins for patients and families.

Dec 13, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the health care technology trends of 2025.

Sep 25, 2023 · As hospitals and health systems continue to figure out how to best integrate telehealth into the care options they offer patients, the benefits of technology go well beyond just the dollars and cents. Two years ago, the AMA worked with Manatt Health and released case studies on organizations that measured the value of their virtual care programs using the AMA …

Feb 10, 2021 · The existing and anticipated challenges and barriers to continued use of telehealth present an opportunity to focus on these areas for improvement to optimize telehealth with in-person care and make it a sustainable way to provide and access care.

Dec 27, 2023 · A better picture of how telehealth will be used, paid for and regulated came into focus in 2023, though emerging state and federal laws and policies continue to extend temporary measures enacted in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency rather than enacting permanent change. Still, the ...

Mar 23, 2022 · The AMA released a survey that shows physicians have enthusiastically embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more in the future.

May 14, 2024 · Telehealth was a literal lifeline for patients during the COVID-19 public health emergency, ensuring access to a physician’s care without the risks of leaving home. This was only possible because Congress acted quickly to implement legislative and regulatory flexibilities that broadened the reach ...

Sep 7, 2020 · Physicians are responding to COVID-19 by expanding telehealth services. Learn why maintaining regulatory flexibility is key to enabling future innovations.