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Four Aging and Health Technology Blog Posts from July 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And it became increasingly likely that CMS would make telehealth access for older adults permanent. During the pandemic, telehealth use grew sharply in the care of older adults, enabled by CMS reimbursement changes that likely will be permanent. During Covid-19, do older adults take their prescribed meds? Not necessarily.

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Healthcare Reimagined: Creating a Better Remote Care Experience

CiscoHealth

By enabling an innovative telehealth program, Cisco collaboration is helping us positively impact the health of our community and state.” With virtual consultations, medical staff can diagnose, provide advice and prescribe treatment, all whilst patients can be in the comfort of their own home. The New World of Healthcare. “By

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Remote Prescribing - The Role of Telehealth

Health Recovery Solutions

In January, HRS published a blog post advocating for the use of remote prescribing to combat the opioid crisis and provide needed medications to patients struggling with opioid use disorders (OUDs). Today, HRS reviews the background of remote prescriptions and the role of telehealth to treat multiple conditions.

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Five Things You Should Know Before Building a Telehealth Program In-House

Iris Telehealth

Over the last several years, it’s become clear that telehealth is here to stay. According to the American Psychiatric Association, nearly 60% of Americans would use telehealth for mental healthcare , and 43% currently want to continue using telehealth services when the pandemic is over. Is our program HIPAA compliant?

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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

A notable requirement for mental health telehealth providers to see their clients and patients in person was announced, despite telebehavioral health being permanently approved for medicare reimbursement in 2022. Reimbursement of FQHCs and RHCs will continue as distant site telehealth providers for services unrelated to mental health.

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Remote Prescribing - The Role of Telehealth

Health Recovery Solutions

In January, HRS published a blog post advocating for the use of remote prescribing to combat the opioid crisis and provide needed medications to patients struggling with opioid use disorders (OUDs). Today, HRS reviews the background of remote prescriptions and the role of telehealth to treat multiple conditions.

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How to Increase Mental Health Care in Native American Communities

Iris Telehealth

Thankfully, telehealth can help bridge the gap and connect this community to culturally competent behavioral health services that meet them where they are. Although many individuals in these populations require treatment, the majority of Native Americans reside in rural areas where access to mental health services is severely limited.