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
Rutgers School of Nursing and Caregility Partner to Prepare Future Nurses to Provide Virtual Care
From hospital command centers to smart patient rooms and home-based care programs, virtual nursing increasingly is becoming a common part of the healthcare landscape. To address this need, Rutgers School of Nursing and Caregility, a Wall Township, N.J., provider of artificial intelligence-enabled connected care services, have announced a collaboration to introduce virtual care training into undergraduate nursing education.
Reimagine Care and The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Redefine Support for Patients on Advanced Cancer Therapies
Reimagine Care, a virtual oncology care platform, and The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (The Center), one of the largest community oncology practices in Texas, announced an expansion of their collaboration to support patients receiving advanced cell therapies, including CAR-T therapy, through Reimagine Care’s Advanced Therapy Management (ATM) program.
GlobalMed and OXOS Partner to Bring X-ray to the Point of Need – Exclusive U.S. Federal Deployment Rights Secured
GlobalMed, a global leader in digital health solutions, announced a strategic partnership with OXOS Medical, Inc. and their mission to bring X-ray to the point of need to deliver advanced X-ray technology into its virtual care ecosystem. As part of the agreement, GlobalMed has secured exclusive rights to offer OXOS solutions within the U.S. federal government market, significantly expanding access to diagnostic imaging across military, VA, and other federal healthcare environments.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Medbridge Expands Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Ecosystem with Tandem RTM Partnership, Giving Every Practice a Path to RTM Revenue
Medbridge, a digital health platform for clinician education, home exercise programs, and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM), announced a strategic partnership with Tandem RTM, a full-service RTM management company, to offer healthcare organizations a fully managed path to RTM revenue. The partnership expands Medbridge’s established RTM solution into a complete services ecosystem, giving every practice the flexibility to run RTM on their own.
Policy News
ATA Action Bringing Top Federal Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill to Support Permanent Access to Virtual Care and Digital Health Tools
ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, met with 35 Congressional offices, House and Senate leadership offices, and key committee leaders during its 4th annual Hill Day on June 10, to advance federal policies that support permanent access to telehealth and digital health tools and encourage innovation in technology-enabled care.
ATA Action Bringing Top Federal Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill to Support Permanent Access to Virtual Care and Digital Health Tools
ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, met with 35 Congressional offices, House and Senate leadership offices, and key committee leaders during its 4th annual Hill Day on June 10, to advance federal policies that support permanent access to telehealth and digital health tools and encourage innovation in technology-enabled care.
To Read
Future of Telehealth by GlobalMed – The future of telehealth is taking shape right now. As healthcare organizations move beyond emergency pandemic measures, a new phase of virtual care is emerging based on permanent infrastructure, scalable workflows, and evidence-based outcomes.
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.