Editor’s note
Welcome to the Virtual Care Newsletter, reimagined. Vital Lines in our new name, but our aim is the same: To deliver indispensable industry news to you in three lines or less. Enjoy!
Top stories
Loyalty to SVB still lingers
Some early-stage startups aren’t ready to write off SVB just yet.
FTC: Stop lying about your product’s AI
Vendors playing fast and loose with “AI-powered” capabilities get a stern warning, but experts say regulation is waiting in the wings.
Telehealth
Telehealth use jumps in December
Surprisingly, national telehealth use increased by nearly 4% at the end of last year. Fair Health analyzes tracker data by region, diagnosis, specialty, and more.
DEA proposal rolls back prescribing flexibilities
The proposed rule, intended to ensure patient safety, will actually be dangerous for some patients.
Remote patient monitoring
RPM may unlock hospital-at-home eligibility
Studies like this one from Massachusetts General Hospital make a compelling case for RPM reimbursement beyond low-acuity scenarios.
Continuous care
Baseball cards: A weary clinician’s BFF?
Medical Home Network’s new digital tool delivers a “card” summary of diverse patient data, including care activity, claims, and SDOH information.
Patient engagement
Clinical notes do not demotivate patients
The vast majority of patients who read their clinical notes don’t experience doubt or confusion, as providers had feared. Instead, they feel more informed and involved.
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