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
MD Live by Evernorth Earns NCQA Recognition for Excellence in Virtual Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an independent nonprofit that sets national standards for health care quality, has recognized MD Live by Evernorth for excellence in virtual primary and urgent care services across all 50 states. The accreditation affirms that MD Live’s 2,400 board‑certified clinicians deliver virtual care that meets nationally recognized standards for quality, safety, and care coordination.
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ChiroTouch Earns 2026 Pinnacle Award for Digital Health AI Innovation
ChiroTouch, a chiropractic EHR and practice management solution, announced it has been named the Emerald Winner in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Pinnacle Awards, specifically in the Remote Care & Digital Health AI category. The awards recognize excellence in AI innovation, engineering, enterprise transformation, industry impact, responsible AI, and leadership.
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Addresses Maternity Care Desert Crisis Using INVU™ by Nuvo Remote Pregnancy Monitoring Solution
Nuvo, a provider of remote pregnancy monitoring, announced that Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has launched the FDA-cleared INVU™ remote pregnancy monitoring wearable solution to bring advanced prenatal monitoring directly into the homes of expectant mothers across rural Missouri—helping address one of the most urgent challenges in U.S. maternal health: maternity care deserts.
Brook’s AI-Powered Remote Care Platform Wins Dual Honors in Pinnacle Awards
Brook.ai, the company making remote care an integral part of U.S. healthcare by extending continuity of care into patients’ homes, announced it has received two major honors in the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, earning the Platinum award for Remote Care & Digital Health AI in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category of the Artificial Intelligence Awards and the Diamond award for Business Innovation in the Overall Business Awards.
Product News
Unio Specialty Care Gastroenterology Launches Virtual Mind-Gut Program to Improve Care for Patients with Digestive Disorders
Unio Specialty Care, California’s leading specialist provider of Gastroenterology and Urology services, announced the launch of a new, virtual Mind-Gut Program, delivered in partnership with SideBy Care. This partnership is designed to assist patients with chronic digestive symptoms and address the often-overlooked gut-brain connection.
Reimagine Care Advances AI-Powered Cancer Care Support With a Major Evolution of Its Virtual Oncology Care Platform
Reimagine Care, a provider of virtual oncology care, announced a major evolution of Remi, its AI-powered assistant designed to support cancer patients between visits and help oncology care teams respond earlier to symptoms and treatment concerns while creating a more accessible, patient-friendly experience during treatment. The enhanced system safely leverages artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to enable more natural, sophisticated conversations with patients, capturing important clinical information about their symptoms and knowing when to escalate to humans.
Ovatient Introduces Compass — A Virtual-First Care Platform Delivering Comprehensive, Integrated Care to Rural Communities
Ovatient, a virtual-first healthcare delivery company co-founded by MUSC Health in South Carolina and The MetroHealth System in Ohio, announced its expanded support of the Rural Health Transformation Program with the introduction of Compass, its comprehensive digital health platform built on the Epic EMR for states seeking to increase access to healthcare for rural communities.
19Labs Introduces GALE | Toci, a WhatsApp-Based AI Solution Expanding Healthcare Access in Developing Countries
19Labs announced GALE | Toci, a WhatsApp-based AI solution designed to expand healthcare access by guiding individuals, managing demand, and connecting people to appropriate care — before, between, and beyond clinical encounters.
Policy News
ATA Action Members Advancing Telehealth in California During State Fly-In Day, Playing Key Role in Advancing Innovation in Care Delivery
ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, is meeting with over a dozen legislative offices and key committee leaders during its first Sacramento Fly-in Day, to further expand virtual care as a vital part of California’s healthcare system. Collectively, ATA Action members treat millions of California patients each year, expanding access to needed virtual care services, including primary care, behavioral health care, and reproductive health care.
ATA Action Leads Stakeholder Letter Co-signed by Nearly 50 Organizations Urging Michigan Lawmakers to Restore Membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
49 stakeholder organizations are urging the Michigan Legislature to take immediate action to pass legislation allowing Michigan physicians to continue practicing medicine across state lines under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). The letter was led by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the ATA.
The American Telemedicine Association and Johns Hopkins Medicine Launch Initiative to Overcome Barriers to Interstate Telehealth Access
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced a three-year initiative to advance understanding and legislative action to reduce state licensure hurdles and expand nationwide telehealth access through carefully tailored federal solutions that complement, rather than replace, state-based licensure and oversight.
To Read
As Rural Hospitals Face Financial Pressures, Staffing Issues, and Care Access and Delivery Challenges, Acute Specialty Telemedicine Solutions are Driving Revenue, Reducing Transfers, and Improving Access to Care – As rural hospitals continue to face challenges like financial pressures and staffing shortages, Access TeleCare, the nation’s largest provider of acute specialty telemedicine, shared case studies and data showing how telehealth-first models can strengthen financial stability and expand access to high-acuity care in rural communities.
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
NEXUS 2026 (@AmericanTelemed)
What: NEXUS 2026: Digital-Native Care Activation
When: May 12-16, 2026
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.