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
TytoCare Integrates With Teladoc Health to Augment Virtual Primary and Urgent Care
TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling in-home, clinical-grade physical exams, announces an integration with Teladoc Health, a global provider of virtual care. This collaboration integrates TytoCare’s Home Smart Clinic with Teladoc Health’s 24/7 Care and Primary360 primary care programs, using advanced home diagnostic technology to provide clinical insights to virtual care clinicians. The integration will begin in 2026 and roll out during the year to select customers.
Real-World Medicare Data Reveals Telehealth’s Substitutive Role in Patient Care, Inviting Federal Review
A new collaboration among nine major U.S. health systems from the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Center of Digital Excellence (CODE) shows that virtual care is largely substitutive – replacing office visits rather than adding new ones. One of the first comprehensive looks at operational Medicare telehealth utilization patterns, this analysis examined real-world data across 1.67 million beneficiaries in 25 states and Washington, D.C. and found that Medicare patients averaged just 0.25 additional visits per year – essentially flat utilization despite massive virtual care growth.
Imagine Pediatrics Accelerates Growth into New States and Commercial Health Plan Market to Expand Access and Improve Outcomes for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Imagine Pediatrics, one of the largest pediatric medical groups delivering 24/7 virtual and in-home care for children with special health care needs, announced it is extending its impact and reach into four new states—Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, and New York—and its entry into the commercial health plan market.
Remote Patient Monitoring
CardioOne Launches Integrated Care Management and Monitoring Platform, CardioOne Connect
CardioOne announced the launch of CardioOne Connect, a fully integrated platform that brings together ambulatory cardiac diagnostics, chronic care management, and remote patient monitoring into one seamless experience for physicians and their care teams.
Product News
TenDollarTelehealth Launches, Delivers $10 Primary and Urgent Care as ACA Premiums Soar
As millions of Americans brace for record insurance premium hikes and expiring subsidies, a new startup led by Dr. Renee Dua, founder of Heal, is addressing the crisis with a transformative solution: TenDollarTelehealth, delivering $10 unlimited primary and urgent-care visits with licensed providers, no insurance or deductibles required.
NavioMD Launches Telehealth Platform Focused on Modern, Clinician-Guided Care
NavioMD announced the launch of its telehealth platform, offering patients access to clinician-guided care through a modern, technology-enabled experience designed to support long-term health needs.
GoTo Telemed Launches Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform to Serve 10+ Million Patients in 2026
GoTo Telemed announces the launch of its fully integrated telehealth ecosystem designed to empower over 10 million patients and licensed healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, dentists, and behavioral health specialists—across the United States. The platform consolidates secure video conferencing, electronic health records, billing, malpractice insurance, appointment management, and specialist collaboration into a single seamless solution.
Policy News
ATA Action Applauds New CMMI Access Model and Other HHS InitiativesÂ
ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, commented on several new initiatives launched by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies aimed at expanding access to technology enabled care and evaluating functional and lifestyle interventions for Medicare beneficiaries.
DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities to Ensure Continued Access to Care
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued a Fourth Temporary Extension of the COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for the Prescription of Controlled Medications, extending the current telemedicine flexibilities through December 31, 2026.
To Read
Women are driving telehealth growth—marketers should tap the channel with focused campaigns by eMarketer – The trend: Telehealth companies are ramping up women-targeted health services, including new weight loss medication and menopause management programs.
How Telemedicine for Mental Health is Transforming Healthcare Delivery by Appinventiv – Telemedicine is helping healthcare systems close gaps caused by clinician shortages, long wait times, and limited physical infrastructure.
Top 10 Telemedicine App Development Companies in the US by Futurism – Here are most reputable top 10 telemedicine app development companies in the US, known for their technical expertise, healthcare domain knowledge, and ability to deliver enterprise-grade solution
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
Remote Patient Monitoring Leadership Summit
What: Remote Patient Monitoring Leadership Summit
When: February 26-27, 2026
Where: Charlotte, NC
Register Now
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.