Patient Access

More payers launched virtual-first plans, insurtechs went public, and the digital mental health space brought in plenty of funding dollars this year.

Deep Dive: Many adults with a mental illness won’t be able to access care, even though they report anxiety and depression in greater numbers. Telehealth and digital tools can bridge the gap.

After pioneering in stroke assessment, the investment will be directed to new therapeutic areas for lung fibrosis and cancer.

Digital health leaders and execs discuss whether funding will continue at the same rapid pace next year.

Robert Murphy, VP of Marketing for Revation Systems, wants to provide a secure “digital office” experience for patients and providers via telehealth.

The new rules aim to improve access to innovative technologies.

After another rough year for the healthcare system, startups are using the growth of virtual care to manage chronic conditions and expand primary care.

Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.

The tech giant shut down its dedicated health division this year, but it released a variety of consumer- and clinician-facing projects.

Delaware Valley Community Health recast its technology infrastructure in the pandemic, says its CIO and HIMSS Changemaker Isaiah Nathaniel.