# telehealth Type: Technology Source: Healthcare Intelligence Brief — https://gethealthbrief.com/entity/telehealth Canonical HTML page: https://gethealthbrief.com/entity/telehealth ## Timeline - **2026-03-19**: Module 3 Report Released — The inquiry sets out its findings on the impact of the pandemic on the NHS and patients. - **2026-03-19**: NHS Impact Report Published — The Inquiry releases findings detailing how pandemic messaging impacted healthcare access. - **2026-03-13**: DOJ Missouri Filing — DOJ quietly asks the Missouri court to pause proceedings pending FDA review. - **2026-03-11**: Legislative Action — Sen. Josh Hawley introduces a Senate bill to outright ban the abortion pill. - **2026-02-20**: Position Statement Release — CSANZ and ACRA formally call for the permanent integration of telehealth into hybrid cardiac care models. - **2026-01-20**: Louisiana Precedent — DOJ unsuccessfully asks Louisiana to pause its separate anti-abortion lawsuit. - **2025-11-15**: Amended Complaint — AG Catherine Hanaway adds claims that mail-order drugs are dangerous without in-person visits. - **2025-10-01**: Lawsuit Filed — Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA over mifepristone regulations. - **2024-09-09**: Module 3 Hearings Begin — Public hearings for Module 3 commence, focusing on the impact on healthcare systems. - **2022-06-28**: Inquiry Established — The UK COVID-19 Inquiry is formally established to examine the UK's response to the pandemic. - **2021-05-12**: Inquiry Formally Established — The independent public inquiry into the UK's pandemic response is announced. - **2021**: Evidence Gathering — Clinical studies evaluate the efficacy and safety of virtual cardiac consultations and remote rehabilitation. - **2020-03-23**: Lockdown & Slogan Launch — UK government introduces 'Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives' campaign. - **2020-03-01**: Pandemic Response — Rapid, unplanned adoption of telehealth across ANZ to maintain care continuity during lockdowns. ## Recent coverage (5 stories) ### Abortions Nearly Double to 20% via Telehealth Pills: New Healthcare Era 2026-06-28 09:16:05 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 23 U.S. abortions nearly doubled between 2021 and 2025, with medication abortion now 63% of the total. Telehealth delivery has enabled this surge, though misoprostol-only use raises clinical concerns. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/abortion-doubling-telehealth-pills ### Covid-19 Inquiry: 'Stay Home' Messaging Inadvertently Closed NHS to Patients 2026-03-20 00:27:49 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 9 The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has concluded that the pandemic-era 'Stay Home, Protect the NHS' slogan inadvertently signaled that healthcare services were closed. This messaging deterred patients from seeking essential care for non-Covid conditions, contributing to significant long-term health system strain. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/covid-inquiry-nhs-closed-messaging-impact ### COVID-19 Inquiry: Module 3 Report Details Pandemic Impact on NHS and Patients 2026-03-19 03:32:34 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 The UK COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 3 report, released March 19, 2026, provides a definitive assessment of the pandemic's impact on the NHS and patient care. The findings highlight systemic failures, workforce trauma, and the long-term consequences of treatment delays across the healthcare system. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/covid-19-inquiry-nhs-impact-report ### DOJ Requests Pause in Missouri Mifepristone Lawsuit Citing Internal FDA Review 2026-03-13 00:34:35 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 The U.S. Department of Justice has requested a federal court in Missouri to pause or dismiss a lawsuit targeting the FDA's approval of mifepristone, citing an ongoing internal agency review. This move reflects a strategic effort by the administration to manage high-stakes litigation over medication abortion and telehealth access ahead of the 2026 midterms. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/doj-missouri-mifepristone-lawsuit-pause ### ANZ Cardiac Bodies Push for Permanent Telehealth Integration in Hybrid Care 2026-02-20 01:11:29 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (ACRA) have issued a joint position statement advocating for the permanent adoption of telehealth in cardiovascular care. The guidance provides a framework for clinicians to integrate virtual consultations safely and equitably alongside traditional in-person services. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/anz-cardiac-telehealth-permanent-integration --- This page is a machine-readable summary. 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