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
UniDoc Reflects on Successes One Year After AMD Telemedicine Software Purchase
UniDoc Health Corp. is pleased to provide a one-year integration update following its purchase of AGNES Connect software and related AMD Telemedicine assets. The Company has fully integrated the AMD software and related systems into UniDoc’s ecosystem, retained more than 97% of AMD’s active clients and added 59 new sites during the last year.
Teladoc Health Expands Access to Care Through Walmart’s Better Care Services
Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, announced its services are now available through Walmart’s Better Care Services platform, expanding access to convenient, affordable care for customers. The collaboration brings Teladoc Health’s suite of offerings – including virtual urgent care, dermatology, and nutrition services – to customers seeking both insured and cash-pay options.
Groundbreaking Innovations in Virtual Care and Digital Health Recognized During 5th Annual ATA Telehealth Innovators Challenge at Nexus 2026
Following a live pitch competition at Nexus 2026 last week, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) named winners of the 5th Annual ATA Telehealth Innovators Challenge. The ATA Innovators Challenge is an exclusive opportunity for early-stage virtual care developers to showcase their novel solutions in front of key stakeholders, investors and decision-makers driving the future of healthcare. The final innovations highlight the latest digital health solutions that are redefining care delivery, from home to hospital. Nine innovators showcased their novel solutions in front of a panel of expert judges, investors, and other decision-makers driving the future of healthcare. Awards were presented in four categories.
Teladoc Health Expands Access to Care Through Walmart’s Better Care Services
Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, announced its services are now available through Walmart’s Better Care Services platform, expanding access to convenient, affordable care for customers. The collaboration brings Teladoc Health’s suite of offerings – including virtual urgent care, dermatology, and nutrition services – to customers seeking both insured and cash-pay options.
Remote Patient Monitoring
SEQSTER Partners with Astute as At-Home Care and Remote Patient Monitoring Efforts Expand to Enable Secure, Data-Driven Care
SEQSTER PDM Inc., a healthcare technology company powering the connection, collection, and orchestration layer of patient health data, announced a strategic partnership with Astute, Inc., a provider of secure infrastructure for hospitals, clinics, and home-based care, to help healthcare organizations more easily access patient data across clinical settings.
Product News
CirrusMD Redefines the Point of Care: Immediate, Physician-First, Continuous, and Connected
CirrusMD, a Quantum Health company and the premiere on-demand virtual care platform announced a new model for virtual primary care that doesn’t just meet members earlier in their care journey, it fundamentally expands what care can deliver in that critical first moment, creating measurable impact on healthcare costs and outcomes for both employers and members.
Reimagine Care Expands AI-Enabled Virtual Oncology Model with Moffitt Cancer Center Following Strong Patient and Clinical Outcomes
Reimagine Care announced the expansion of its AI-enabled virtual oncology care program with Moffitt Cancer Center, building on early outcomes during an initial implementation phase related to patient engagement, symptom management, and acute care utilization. The model extends cancer care beyond scheduled visits through continuous support powered by Reimagine Care’s AI-powered assistant, Remi, and a dedicated oncology virtual care team.
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
6th Annual Telehealth Awareness Week (@AmericanTelemed)
What: Telehealth Awareness Week
When: September 20-26, 2026
Where: Park Hyatt, Washington, DC.
Telehealth Awareness Week is a national, virtual campaign highlighting how telehealth is transforming care delivery across settings and specialties. Throughout the week, healthcare leaders will share real-world insights, proven best practices, and practical strategies for integrating virtual care into everyday clinical workflows. Programming will also feature educational resources designed to support organizations at every stage of digital health adoption. Join ATA in advancing modern, patient-centered care and highlighting the clinicians and innovators making connected care a reality.