FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

We are similarly at a loss to understand the purpose of Facebook’s new policy requiring that pharmaceutical manufacturers, telehealth companies, and online pharmacies apply for permission to advertise on Facebook. This new policy goes into effect on August 25, 2021. This policy doesn’t seem to restrict those activities.

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NPR Health

APRIL 18, 2025

The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving mental health care via telehealth, according to documents obtained by NPR. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

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NPR Health

APRIL 23, 2025

The drug company Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies for allegedly selling copies made by compounding pharmacies of its drug Zepbound. Image credit: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care delivery was significantly impacted by COVID-19, with rapid deployment of telehealth after the United States’ national public health emergency (PHE) declaration in March 2020. In the years following the PHE, rates of screening for tobacco use decreased, particularly during telehealth visits.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 percent believe it's "dangerous" to provide telehealth to older adults due to patients' medical complexities, while another 60 percent say telehealth is an unrealistic option for seniors with physical or cognitive challenges.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 10, 2023

A study by UC Davis Health researchers assessed telehealth visits' carbon footprint and their potential savings in lives, costs and time compared to in-person visits. It included data from five University of California health care systems over the pandemic's first two years.

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Doctor On Demand

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RSV Diagnosis Using Telehealth Adults can easily get an online diagnosis for RSV using telehealth services which allow a diagnosis from the comfort of your home. To start, you can schedule a video appointment with a board-certified doctor through the Doctor On Demand telehealth app or website.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

Audio-Only Telehealth This bill to include audio-only telehealth as a reimbursable option was also included in the Senate HHS omnibus bill. As a reminder, because the House is tied 67-67, each budget bill in the House must have bipartisan support to pass out of this final committee stop.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease; however, there are limitations to its use in rural and under-resourced communities, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the journal Circulation.

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NPR Health

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients.

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NPR Health

MAY 10, 2025

The device will be available by prescription through a telehealth service. Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. Image credit: Teal Health)

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Doctor On Demand

JANUARY 22, 2025

Encouraging a Telehealth Visit If you or your child are experiencing symptoms that may align with RSV, COVID-19, the common cold, or the flu, it’s crucial to seek medical advice promptly. Understanding the symptoms of RSV is crucial, especially as they are similar to those of COVID-19 , the common cold, or the flu.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Platforms like Maple, WELL Health, and various provincial telehealth programs—such as Telehealth Ontario and HealthLink BC—provide dependable online endocrinology services throughout Canada. That’s why getting an accurate diagnosis and hormone-specific treatment is so crucial. Why Canadians Are Turning to Online Endocrinologists?

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Choose a Platform: Services like Maple, WELL Health, and provincial telehealth programs provide pediatric endocrinology consultations. Final Thoughts: Expert Care, Just a Click Away Thanks to the incredible advancements in telehealth, getting access to pediatric endocrinology online in Canada has become a breeze.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 24, 2023

health care system, but it also accelerated the adoption of telehealth—especially among older adults, who were the least likely to engage in remote care beforehand. The COVID-19 pandemic put extraordinary strain on the U.S.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: We developed and externally validated the FluScoreVax that incorporates vaccination status and is potentially useful in telehealth and primary care settings using this app ( [link] ). It was then externally validated in a contemporary US population (EAST-PC data). in the external validation. Calibration was excellent.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Most platforms follow these steps: Choose a Telehealth Platform Trusted services like Maple, Tia Health, and TELUS Health offer endocrinology consultations. Whether you’re managing hypothyroidism or insulin resistance, digital visits make expert care more accessible. If needed, new lab tests or prescriptions can be ordered immediately.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. With telehealth, you can quickly get an initial evaluation, prescriptions, or follow-up care.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 6, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Health Equity Committee has identified a need for an Interpreter Access Task Force to help identify gaps and barriers to interpreter access across the state. The task force will meet 3-5 times within a 12-month period, as determined by the task force chair and MAFP staff.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

In the past several years, telehealth has opened tremendous opportunities to improve access to care. That said, two important things to remember about resistance exercise are: 1) it only works if you consistently do it, and 2) the resistance must be gradually increased over time to remain effective.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

One example is a short provision that could have a large adverse effect on telehealth-based laboratory testing by sharply restricting grandfathering. Telehealth has become increasing important to the health care system. Telehealth can address significant issues with access and convenience. Javitt & Jeffrey N.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

It allows for telehealth services while establishing client-to-staff ratio requirements for group treatment settings. Read a summary of HF 1005. MA Coverage of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model ( HF 958 ): Key Takeaway: The bill received bipartisan support during member comments. Read a summary of HF 958.

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Barton Associates

MAY 29, 2025

These crucial healthcare providers can be found in almost every healthcare setting, including, but not limited to: Hospitals Private Practices Urgent Cares Higher Education Corporate Clinics Telehealth Services Insurance Companies Correctional Facilities Indian Health Service (IHS) Facilities Why is the physician shortage growing?

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Doctor On Demand

MARCH 31, 2023

Whether it’s a relationship, a child, a job, or any other worry, we all have to deal with our fair share of challenges. While others may face more acute mental health concerns, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant depression. It’s not always easy to find care that makes it easier to get through these worries and challenges.

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NPR Health

MAY 6, 2025

billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider. WeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 Image credit: Richard Drew)

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Upload your blood test results directly Get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy Monitor your progress through online portals Top Platforms Offering Online Hormonal Support: Several Canadian telehealth services now focus on hormone-related issues, including weight gain. You’re definitely not alone.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 2, 2025

When technology makes doctors more accessible, it can lead to lower quality for patients and increased pressure on already stressed doctors, says Magnus Wanders. Wanders has worked as a general practitioner himself and completed a doctorate on the topic at the University of Agder (UiA).

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My Green Doctor

APRIL 4, 2025

Offer telehealth services to cut patient travel emissions while improving accessibility. Heather Massey, Sustainability Programs Manager hmassey@mygreendoctor.org (469) 877-4608 Make the Pledge Today! The Green Practice Pledge Certificate is yours when you register at My Green Doctor.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Among its services are prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits, and other health services. Wasserstein — GoodRx is a digital health platform familiar to many, and a prime example of a single player that operates in several different realms of the evolving and growing digital health marketplace.

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Some will be at the forefront, others will be doing telehealth, or may find themselves back in a hospital situation rather than in the community. In each part of the world, the roles, resources, responsibilities, advice, and support will be different. In particular, we need to prevent compassion fatigue and maintain our self-compassion.

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

When we scroll social media, we see images of people posed and dressed and made up to fit an "idealized" beauty standard, interspersed with ads from "health experts," supplement companies, telehealth providers, and weight loss programs. So what can we do to improve our relationship with food? There are no "good" or "bad" foods.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Claud — As we turn into the New Year, we offer a few items of interest in digital and telehealth regulation, enforcement, and compliance that may provide some helpful guideposts for stakeholders. By John W.M. Post-market, combination products potentially face the same enforcement scrutiny as single-entity medical devices.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Study visits can be conducted using telehealth visits if in-person interaction is not necessary. FDA considers real-time video interactions to be a live exchange of information between trial personnel and trial participants, so these interactions are not subject to Part 11, though local laws regarding telehealth may apply.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The rule would permit a practitioner using a telemedicine encounter to prescribe controlled substances without an in-person visit under various situations involving both an audio-visual telehealth evaluation, or an in-person evaluation performed by a “referring” provider. within 30 days) in the doctor-patient relationship.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

telemedicine and telehealth solutions (e.g., By Philip Won & McKenzie E. Cato — On June 1, CDRH announced that it is seeking public comment on questions regarding how CDRH can facilitate access to medical technologies designed for use outside of traditional clinical settings, particularly in the home.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

In the other corner, we have the young upstart, able to reach patients across vast distances when delivering palliative care, all in the comfort of wearing pajamas, we have telehealth delivered palliative care. Eric 01:08 On the other, we have the young upstart telehealth delivered palliative care. But watch out! Vicki 02:10 Thank you.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Self-surveillance solutions, disease guides, educational apps as well as telehealth platforms appeared naturally in dermatology in the past decade. (*There are widely varying figures, ranging from 66% to 90% depending on the source of information.) In 2013, only 56 percent of Americans owned a smartphone, which climbed to around 90% by now.

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