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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 3 – Temporary Changes Until The End

Mend

In the final part of our 3-part series, we’ll cover which telehealth policies end immediately with the PHE. Many providers were using standard video conferencing tools during the PHE. However, this policy only applies during the pandemic, unless the OIG says otherwise.

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How CMS is boosting telehealth and RPM with new CPT codes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Nevertheless, new categories of digital health reimbursement have become increasingly clear. Other advancements in digital health reimbursement include those for virtual check-ins, where a provider reviews a photo or video submitted by a patient, and e-visits, in which a patient checks in to a provider via an online portal.

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Why You Should Consider Becoming a CCBHC

Iris Telehealth

The fact that both state and federal governments are prioritizing CCBHCs is a testament to their success and essential work in the community. Payment: You’ll have to establish a sustainable payment program that allows the practice to exist even without grants or additional government funding.

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What is the Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider reimbursement for telehealth technologies , a wave of free engagement software, distribution of tablets to senior centers and Echo Dots to senior living , to remote care voice tech for high needs seniors and government-funded competition to combat social isolation. What will be the priority? Thoughts welcome.

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Why You Should Consider Becoming a CCBHC

Iris Telehealth

The fact that both state and federal governments are prioritizing CCBHCs is a testament to their success and essential work in the community. Payment: You’ll have to establish a sustainable payment program that allows the practice to exist even without grants or additional government funding. Who is eligible to become a CCBHC?

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Dispatches from the Frontlines: Connected Health and COVID-19

Connected Health Initiative

In this blog post, we will explore the three key challenges that previously limited the impact of connected health technologies, the myriad of temporary policy changes recently made to address the COVID-19 public health emergency, and the opportunities and challenges that still remain. Allowed reimbursement for audio-only telehealth visits.

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2023 Preview of Telemental Health Laws & Behavioral Telehealth Regulations

Telebehavioral Health Institute

In addition, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ensures a 151-day extension period beyond the end of the PHE to allow for a transition before many of the policies outlined in the COVID-19 PHE are currently set to expire. Numerous groups are urging Congress to take more extensive and decisive action.