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
VirtuAlly and Teledigm Health Forge Partnership to Bring Virtual Nursing to Rural Healthcare Systems
Rural residents across the United States face serious healthcare challenges, including limited access to providers. To address this pressing need, VirtuAlly and Teledigm Health entered into a collaborative agreement to bring virtual nursing services to rural healthcare systems and critical access hospitals Teledigm serves.
Auxira Health Launches to Expand Cardiology Care Teams with Integrated Virtual Support
Auxira Health, a virtual cardiology model that helps practices thrive, announced its official launch, bringing to market a new approach to clinical support purpose-built for cardiology. Given skyrocketing demand, Auxira’s hybrid care model deploys expert clinical teams that virtually embed directly in a practice’s existing workflows, freeing cardiologists to deliver care at the top of their experience while expanding access for patients.
LifeMD Collaborates with Novo Nordisk to Launch $299 Introductory Bundle for Self-Pay Patients Prescribed Wegovy®
LifeMD, Inc., a provider of virtual primary care services, announced a limited-time $299 introductory bundle for new self-pay patients prescribed Wegovy® (semaglutide), which includes both the medication and access to LifeMD’s virtual weight management program.
Enhancing Access To Care: As One Insurance Group Announces Strategic Partnership with TytoCare
As One Insurance Group, a provider of innovative healthcare insurance solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling employers, health plans, and providers to deliver accessible, high-quality remote primary care anywhere across the country. This partnership is designed to eliminate barriers to care, improve patient outcomes, reduce total healthcare costs, and streamline the delivery of care—ultimately servicing the employers and individuals served by both organizations.
CareView Communications Signs New Business Agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group
CareView Communications, a provider of integrated virtual care solutions for the healthcare industry, announced a new business agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group.
MUSC Health to expand its virtual-first primary, urgent and behavioral health care services in South Carolina in partnership with Ovatient
Ovatient, a virtual-first health care services company, announced that it launched its virtual-first care offering built on Epic and MyChart in South Carolina at MUSC Health, the Medical University of South Carolina’s health system. Epic is MUSC Health’s electronic medical record, and MyChart is its patient portal.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Rimidi Partners with Salina Family Healthcare Center to Improve Hypertension Management with Remote Patient Monitoring
Rimidi, a digital health company that supports healthcare providers in the delivery of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management with EHR-integrated software, services, and connected devices, has announced its partnership with the Salina Family Healthcare Center (SFHC) and its affiliated pharmacist-led hypertension clinic.
Product News
Curative Health Insurance Company Launches Curative Telehealth: The Future of Virtual Healthcare is Here
Curative Health Insurance Company, a leader in healthcare innovation, announced the launch of Curative Telehealth, a groundbreaking $0 virtual care service designed to provide fast, seamless healthcare services to its members nationwide. This new offering reinforces Curative’s commitment to transforming the healthcare experience through innovative solutions to streamline access to care so issues can be addressed earlier when they’re easier to treat at a lower cost.
Wisp Launches New Diagnostics Vertical, Now Offers 360-Degree Telehealth Capabilities
Wisp, the largest pure play women’s telehealth company in the U.S. focused on providing sexual and reproductive health solutions to more than 1.5 million customers, launched its diagnostics vertical. Wisp At-Home Testing & Follow-Up Care service provides patients with convenient at-home test kits for various health conditions, enabling them to collect samples and receive results without needing to visit a clinic in person.
HerMD Launches Virtual Care Platform, Expanding Access to Specialized Women’s Healthcare
HerMD, a pioneer in evidence-based women’s healthcare, announced the launch of Virtual Care by HerMD, a specialized telehealth platform delivering comprehensive women’s health services with a focus on menopause and sexual health. Scheduling is now open, with virtual appointments beginning June 2, 2025.
Policy News
ATA Action Strongly Supports Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act, to Close Gaps in Care for Medicare and Medicaid PopulationÂ
ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, voiced its strong support for the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would establish a benefit category for prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) under Medicare and Medicaid and direct the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop payment methodologies and assign product-specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for PDTs to establish reimbursement frameworks supporting access to cost-effective and urgently needed treatments for some of America’s most vulnerable populations.
To Read
ATA Announces Telehealth Innovators Challenge Award Winners by HomeCare Magazine – The ATA announced the winners of its fourth annual Telehealth Innovators Challenge, taking place at the association’s annual conference, Nexus 2025 in New Orleans. The ATA’s Innovators Challenge provides a platform for early-stage companies and innovators to showcase virtual care solutions in front of stakeholders, investors, decision-makers and the global health care industry.
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
AvaSure Symposium 2025 (@AvaSure)
What: AvaSure Symposium 2025
When: September 15-17, 2025
Where: Charlottte, North Carolina
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Join AvaSure in Charlotte, North Carolina, for this premier event in virtual care! The AvaSure Symposium 2025 brings together healthcare leaders, innovators, and experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in virtual care, workforce transformation, and patient safety.
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
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The place where digital policy meets care model transformation. Shape care reimbursement, licensing, and workforce policy—alongside the systems and stakeholders defining what comes next. More information to come.
Be sure to check out the complete list of upcoming events from the American Telemedicine Association.