How is virtual healthcare used to benefit patients and care givers? What are the newest innovations in virtual care technology? How do telehealth and telemedicine fit into the realm of virtual healthcare? We have our finger on the pulse and are striving to report the latest developments around virtual healthcare.
Industry News
Collette Health Acquires Virtual Nursing Academy™ to Accelerate Virtual Care Implementation for Healthcare Organizations
Collette Health, the only virtual care platform that unifies virtual observation, virtual nursing, and workforce augmentation into one scalable solution, announced its acquisition of the Virtual Nursing Academy (VNA), the premier comprehensive online program designed to educate and enable organizations to build, launch, and optimize industry-leading virtual care delivery models.
VNS Health Partners with TytoCare to Expand Access to In-Home Care for Medically Complex Patients
VNS Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations, has partnered with TytoCare, a leader in remote diagnostic technology, to enhance the VNS Health Medical Care at Home practice. This collaboration brings TytoCare’s Pro Smart Clinic tool into the homes of patients with complex medical needs, helping to deliver more personalized and specialized care for high-risk patients in the comfort of their own homes.
Caregility and Drexel University Announce Partnership for Virtual Nursing
Caregility Corporation, a global enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere through innovative virtual care and AI-powered solutions, and Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions announced a partnership to bring the latest smart room technology and best practices into Drexel’s nursing programs to better prepare nursing students for the growing use of digital health and AI in healthcare. The programs will provide students with hands-on experience using digital health tools to simulate engaging with patients virtually. Caregility is donating equipment and use of its award-winning Caregility Connected Care™ platform to support the new programs.
Collette Health and Aceso Partner to Advance Smart Patient Room Technology
Collette Health, the only virtual care platform that unifies virtual observation, virtual nursing, and workforce augmentation into one scalable solution, announced a strategic integration partnership with Aceso, the healthcare industry’s premier digital communication ecosystem. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in smart patient room technology, enabling hospitals to deliver comprehensive virtual care services directly through patient room televisions without requiring additional hardware or workflow disruptions.
Teladoc Health Adds Workplace Safety Capability to its AI-Enabled Clarity™ Monitoring Solution for Hospitals and Health Systems
Teladoc Health, the global provider of virtual care, announced the launch of a new offering to help hospitals and health systems address workplace violence. This is the latest innovation within Teladoc Health’s Clarity™ monitoring solution, which includes AI-enabled software, hardware and services that empower care teams to monitor care settings and quickly direct the right resources. The solution serves multiple use cases including virtual sitting and now virtual workplace safety intervention.
Collette Health Transforms Virtual Care Delivery with Vonage
Vonage, a part of Ericsson, announced that Collette Health, a provider of human-centered AI-virtual patient observation and virtual nursing solutions, has integrated Vonage’s video capabilities into its virtual care platform. This technology partnership leverages Vonage Video API to enhance patient outcomes, such as fall reduction, and address challenges, including nursing shortages and increased demand for remote care.
Lyric Health and Curaechoice Partner to Deliver $0-Cost Virtual Health Care Access Nationwide
Lyric Health, a telehealth service provider ranked #1 in the U.S. among all virtual care providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Curaechoice, the nation’s leading benefits optimization platform, to offer Curaechoice members and their families comprehensive telehealth services with $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 co-insurance.
Samsung Health and HealthTap Expand Access to Virtual Primary Care to Millions
HealthTap, a virtual healthcare provider delivering accessible, high-quality primary care, and Samsung Health, have announced a strategic partnership to embed access to virtual primary and urgent care directly into the Samsung Health app. Samsung Health users will be able to book, conduct and follow up on virtual care consultations — all without leaving the app experience.
Policy News
ATA Action Comments on Final CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Ongoing Concerns about Telehealth Provider Enrollment and Location Policies
ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, reacted to the final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) posted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
To Listen
Our HealthcareNOW Radio Telehealth Playlist
The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration.” To learn more and find out about the latest in telehealth tune in to the episodes on this playlist. Additionally, be sure to read HCNR’s Friday Five which recaps the site’s month long concentration on telehealth.
Defining the Industry According to the AAFP
Telemedicine is the practice of medicine using technology to deliver care at a distance. It occurs using a telecommunications infrastructure between a patient (at an originating or spoke site) and a physician or other practitioner licensed to practice medicine (at a distant or hub site).
Virtual Care is a patient service model for healthcare providers.
Telehealth refers to a broad collection of electronic and telecommunications technologies that support health care delivery and services from distant locations. Telehealth technologies support virtual medical, health, and education services.
Hashtags to follow for updates on Telemedicine:
Telehealth.HHS.gov
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, we don’t have to choose between medical care and social distancing. When patients can get health care through telehealth — and doctors can provide it — we protect ourselves and our communities. The Telehealth.HHS.gov website provides information about the latest federal efforts to support and promote telehealth services.
The American Telemedicine Association Events
ATA is a non-profit association based in Washington DC with a membership network of more than 10,000 industry leaders and healthcare professionals. We are a leading telehealth association helping to transform healthcare by improving the quality, equity and affordability of healthcare throughout the world. Find their next event.
Upcoming Events
ATA Insights Summit (@AmericanTelemed)
What: ATA Insights Summit
When: November 16-18, 2025
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Small, expert-led working sessions designed for deep dives. Explore the building blocks of smart hospitals, command centers, and remote patient monitoring—powered by CODE member case studies. More information to come.
ATA EDGE Policy Conference (@AmericanTelemed)
What: ATA EDGE Policy Conference
When: December 10-12, 2025
Where: Park Hyatt, Washington, DC
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Locking in Progress — Hardwiring Telehealth for 2030 – There’s a lot happening in Washington right now—and it’s reshaping virtual care. New policies. Shifting priorities. Big decisions. A new era of telehealth is being written in real time—and now is the time to make virtual care permanent. Join ATA at ATA EDGE 2025, the nation’s premier digital health policy forum, where healthcare leaders, policymakers, and innovators come together to cut through the noise and shape what’s next. From emerging regulations to long-term strategy, EDGE is where it all comes into focus—and where you need to be.
Remote Patient Monitoring Leadership Summit
What: Remote Patient Monitoring Leadership Summit
When: February 26-27, 2026
Where: Charlotte, NC
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Register now for the Remote Patient Monitoring Leadership Summit, Join healthcare leaders, digital health innovators, and care delivery pioneers at the must-attend summit shaping the future of RPM.
NEXUS 2026 (@AmericanTelemed)
What: NEXUS 2026: Digital-Native Care Activation
When: May 12-16, 202
Where: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel, Orlando, FL
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Nexus 2026: Digital-Native Care Activation – Flip the Switch: Igniting Scaled Digital Health – Digital health is ready to flip the switch. After years of pilots and proof-of-concepts, the infrastructure is built, teams are seasoned, and the research proves digital care works. The question now isn’t whether to scale, but how to drive smart growth in the face of reimbursement uncertainties, economic pressures, and shifting policy landscapes. NEXUS 2026 is where we figure it out together. Taking place in Orlando, May 12–16, NEXUS breaks the mold, moving beyond traditional sessions to formats designed for collaborative problem-solving. Enjoy deep dives into implementation, roundtables on business models, hands-on workshops to build solutions, and lightning talks to spark new thinking.
Be sure to check out the complete list of upcoming events from the American Telemedicine Association.