What is telehealth? - American Medical Association
Jun 12, 2024 · Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download …
New data details how telehealth use varies by physician specialty
Dec 8, 2025 · Overall, telehealth use has nearly tripled since before COVID-19 hit. Find out which physician specialties are using telehealth the most—and least.
How telehealth’s future came into clearer view in 2023
Dec 27, 2023 · A better picture of how telehealth will be used, paid for and regulated came into focus in 2023, though emerging state and federal laws and policies continue to extend temporary measures …
Permanently expanding telehealth access will improve public health
May 14, 2024 · Telehealth was a literal lifeline for patients during the COVID-19 public health emergency, ensuring access to a physician’s care without the risks of leaving home. This was only …
Bill to extend telehealth flexibilities clears House committee
Aug 15, 2024 · Bipartisan legislation that would extend existing telehealth flexibilities for two years beyond their current end-of-2024 expiration date saw its first substantive step toward becoming law …
How telehealth drives care improvement and saves money
Jan 22, 2026 · An invaluable lifeline During the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond, telehealth has proved its worth as a lifeline for patients and physicians alike. A 2022 federal study …
AMA telehealth quick guide - American Medical Association
May 10, 2023 · This telehealth quick guide is intended to help physicians, practices and health systems navigate these changes. While telemedicine has historically referred to remote clinical services, …
Telehealth Implementation Playbook overview - American Medical …
Mar 4, 2021 · Telehealth solutions For the purposes of this playbook, we focus on telehealth, a digital health solution that connects the patient and clinician through real-time audio and video technology. …
Making telehealth flexibilities permanent is the right call
Sep 29, 2025 · Lifesaving telehealth regulatory flexibilities are set to expire Sept. 30. Congress must act now to pass bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth.
Telehealth, Telemedicine & Remote Patient Monitoring
4 days ago · Adopting telehealth procedures can improve patient care and increase the efficiency of your practice. The American Medical Association provides studies on the benefits of telehealth, as …