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The Rapid Expansion of School-Based Telehealth Programs

InTouch Health

When Hurricane Michael struck the panhandle region of Florida in 2018, it left many students and families displaced. The program, which went into effect at the beginning of the school year, features telemedicine stations where students can connect with a mental health counselor without leaving campus.

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2019 CMS Fee Schedule Expands Reimbursement for Remote Care

care innovations

He adds that they also “mark an important step in the government's acceptance of mHealth and telehealth technology.”. With the new codes, “RPM will become an area of significant upside potential over the coming years,” writes Nathaniel Lacktman , a healthcare lawyer specializing in telemedicine and telehealth.

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Making the Most Out of Telehealth

American Well

Every health system has a different strategy for using mHealth and telehealth that builds on its own strengths. No two mHealth or telehealth programs are alike. EMRs haven’t been great at integrating” with telehealth platforms and mHealth devices, “but it’s becoming an evolution. That’s where telemedicine comes into play.”.

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Making the Most Out of Telehealth

American Well

Every health system has a different strategy for using mHealth and telehealth that builds on its own strengths. No two mHealth or telehealth programs are alike. EMRs haven’t been great at integrating” with telehealth platforms and mHealth devices, “but it’s becoming an evolution. That’s where telemedicine comes into play.”.

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HIPAA Considerations When Adding Video Calling To a Health App

SightCall

As an example, the covered entity could be a health insurance company while the business associate could be a startup that utilizes Protected Health Information (PHI) for its mHealth app. HIPAA compliant data storage is a hot topic for every mHealth startup handling PHI. billion in 2018 , growing tenfold from 2013.

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Telemedicine Today: November 2016

American Well

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! As more health systems embrace telemedicine, it is increasingly important for virtual care services to be deeply integrated into EHRs. Telemedicine offers hope to the millions of children and parents seeking care. mHealth Intelligence. A Bright Future.