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Dec 05 2014

Kaiser shows the power and attractiveness of e-visit capabilities, as it reveals that over half its visits are now occuring through video, mobile technology or secure messaging.  These visits tend to cost much less than an in-person visit, have similar quality and are more convenient for patients.

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20141204/BLOG/312049976&utm_source=link-20141204-BLOG-312049976&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hits&utm_name=top
Sep 25 2014

A meta-review in Telemedicine & eHealth finds that tele-monitoring of very ill chronic disease patients can reduce mortality, decrease hospital and ER use and possibly save money.

http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/Meta-Analysis-Shows-Telehealth-Reduces-Chronic-Condition-Costs-Mortality-48842-1.html?zkPrintable=true
Aug 29 2014

Here is an example of a stupid regulation solely designed to protect the interests of existing providers.  Georgia's proposed telemedicine rule requires a face-to-face consultation before use of telemedicine and you have to have a Georgia license.  Telemedicine could significantly reduce spending by decreasing unit costs, but not if it has to cope with this kind of lunacy.

http://ehrintelligence.com/2014/08/25/updated-ga-telemedicine-guidelines-require-in-person-visit/
Aug 18 2014

In a very important development for telemedicine, the Federation of State Medical Boards is working on a multi-state licensure compact for doctors that would avoid the current hassles for physicians who see patients remotely in multiple states.

http://www.fsmb.org/Media/Default/PDF/Publications/07%2025%202014%20FSMB%20statement%20on%20draft%20compact_FINAL.pdf
Aug 15 2014

According to a Parks Associates survey, in the last year 38% of consumers looked up health information online, 27% used a doctor's or insurer's website, and 26% used a website to make an appointment or check on lab results.

http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media/pr-july2014-telehealth
Aug 15 2014

TowersWatson projects that greater use of telemedicine could save employers $6 billion a year.  Growth of benefits specifically encouraging telemedicine visits is growing among employers, with 37% saying they plan to offer them in 2015.

http://www.towerswatson.com/en/Press/2014/08/current-telemedicine-technology-could-mean-big-savings
Jul 30 2014

A Viewpoint in JAMA summarizes e-visit companies and explores issues associated with their use that might affect quality.

http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1853167
Jul 23 2014

Research in JAMA reports on a trial using tele care management for musculoskeletal pain, finding that automated symptom monitoring and a stepped-care approach to pain meds outperformed usual care.

http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1887761
Jun 03 2014

Decision Resources Manhattan Research Taking the Pulse 2014 report suggests that mobile communications usage continues to gain in popularity with physicians, who often engage with patients in this manner and that telemedicine is making slow but steady gains.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stethoscopes-and-smartphones-physicians-turn-to-digital-tools-to-boost-patient-outcomes-261089461.html
May 19 2014

A study in JAMA Internal Medicine finds that adding remote monitoring to an ICU does not reduce mortality or length of stay.

http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1868535#Discussion
May 19 2014

A survey by MdLive, a large telemedicine provider, finds that many young adults prefer the convenience of telehealth visits.

https://www.mdlive.com/news/press_05142014b.html
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