Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 8, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs, via the Veterans Health Administration, oversees care for more than 9 million individuals through upwards of 1,000 facilities. Many of those patients, however, face mobility hurdles and other challenges that can make it difficult to reach in-person care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

Many, however, say they plan to return to in-person care when possible, due to the challenges psychiatric telemedicine entail. Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, a variety of logistical and regulatory hurdles prevented many psychiatrists from using telemedicine. WHY IT MATTERS. "In addition, the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states about how to increase access to telehealth under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Recommended voluntary billing codes, modifiers and place-of-service designations for telehealth and other virtual health care services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2020

There's the massive electronic health record modernization , of course, but also everything from a new National Artificial Intelligence Institute to an Apple Health Records rollout to a project focused on tablet-based telehealth. What has VA’s recent prioritization of telehealth enabled for the care veterans can receive?

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2019

Power,” your mind probably imagines reviews of automotive performance, retail shopping experiences, or perhaps even health insurance plan customer service. Expanding its report-card role in the health ecosystem. Those who had a telehealth encounter more likely lived in the Western U.S., One-half of U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 23, 2020

As is the case nationally, psychiatry is in limited supply in the area of River Valley Health and Dental Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. That said, as a large primary care office offering integrated behavioral health, it was important to expand mental health services to include specialty care for patients.

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American Well

MARCH 6, 2020

With HIMSS 2020 being canceled due to COVID-19 fears, the opportunity to use the event to convene some of the world’s greatest medical professionals and technology innovators to discuss the virus has ceased. This starts with protecting our health care workers who are on the front lines of this disease. In-home monitoring.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you’re active in the telemedicine world (or just paying attention to it), then you know that virtual care’s benefits aren’t always matched by its adoption rates. The potential to transform healthcare globally is there – but somehow the actual telemedicine deployments aren’t always happening where they can do the most good.

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InTouch Health

JUNE 25, 2020

Telehealth Can Increase Access to Treatment for Those Suffering From Opioid Use Disorder. Opioids are often prescribed to those suffering from chronic pain, but many drugs come with addictive properties that can lead to abuse and even overdose. How Telehealth Can Increase Access to MAT.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging the agency to advance its proposed rules on the Special Registration for Telemedicine under the Ryan Haight Act. However, the Ryan Haight Act restrictions have hindered further development in the field.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In a virtual public meeting this past Friday, members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission discussed how – and whether – to permanently expand telehealth in Medicare. Before the pandemic, Medicare's physician fee schedule covered a limited set of telehealth services in rural locations.

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GlobalMed

JANUARY 22, 2020

Regulations and rules fluctuate between states, payers and services; ambiguity seems the norm rather than the exception, which can create a significant barrier to virtual care adoption. Generous policies can drive telehealth offerings, just as restrictions can create a financial disincentive. Commercial Payers.

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GlobalMed

JANUARY 21, 2020

Whether you were the patient or a family member, it probably drove home the importance of not just immediate care but advanced care. But many patients need more than a paramedic or an emergency medical technician (EMT) – their condition might require a cardiologist, neurologist, intensivist or trauma surgeon.

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Connected Health Initiative

JUNE 24, 2020

The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) and our members worked tirelessly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Congress, and state officials to expand access to connected health solutions during COVID-19 pandemic. billion in 2018.

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care innovations

AUGUST 1, 2018

“Technology has the potential to improve the quality of health care and to make it accessible to more people. Telehealth may provide opportunities to make health care more efficient , better coordinated and closer to home.”. It helps us toward our goal of always improving the quality of life for our elders.”.

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care innovations

JANUARY 2, 2019

2018 was a historic year for telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM), as a series of developments played out that helped extend these important care delivery services to more patients than ever before. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement. Get more details here. January 18, 2018.

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American Well

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Robert Steele, pediatrician at Children’s Hospital, is able to use telemedicine to examine rashes, common colds, ear infections, and more, for FREE. At this time, parents only pay for the medicine and any future follow up with their personal primary care physician. There are a lot of things we can do. HealthcareITNews.

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American Well

JUNE 28, 2015

 Each month, Avizia will provide a recap of the latest industry news and public policy updates on issues impacting the use and deployment of telemedicine. For its part, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) is taking a step forward in supporting the wider use of telemedicine. Dark Daily.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Jason Considine, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Health Staffing shortages will continue to be a major pain point for providers in 2024 and have a direct impact on their bottom line.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2023

The passing of the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 shows the federal government’s commitment to health equity, emphasizing the importance of increasing access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 31, 2022

ProMedica Health System, based in Toledo, Ohio, is a not-for-profit health system that serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. " Dr. Brian Miller, ProMedica Health System. THE PROBLEM.

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Health System CIO

JULY 28, 2021

In this podcast interview, CIO Darrell Bodnar talks about the biggest threats facing rural health organizations, how migrating to a single platform helped his team manage the challenges of Covid, and how North Country Healthcare was formed. Key Takeaways.

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Henry Kotula

JULY 15, 2018

Becker’s Healthcare is pleased to release the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2018” list, which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth. Hospitals, Health Systems and Medical Groups.

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