The Federation of State Medical Boards has drafted an interstate compact to make it easier for physicians to practice in multiple states. The...Read More »
The AMA House of Delegates last week approved a set of principles to ensure appropriate coverage of and payment for telemedicine services. The...Read More »
New guidelines issued by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) will safeguard patients’ privacy and ensure high-quality care in a fast-...Read More »
Thirty-four percent of rural hospitals and 32% of urban hospitals had at least one telehealth application currently in use, and rural and urban...Read More »
Communicating with patients via portals or telemedicine does not significantly reduce in-person physician visits, according to a study in the...Read More »
A controlled study of 11 nursing homes indicates that switching from on-call to telemedicine physician coverage during off hours could reduce...Read More »
A bipartisan group of 16 U.S. Senators has publicly commended state medical boards and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) for their...Read More »
Telemedicine is just beginning to carve out a niche in intensive care. The evolution of tele-ICU programs is detailed in a report from the New...Read More »
Deployment of telemedicine services is increasing worldwide, in tandem with improving telecommunication and the shortage of physicians in rural...Read More »
