Health Populi

JUNE 29, 2021

The FDA regulatory process and aftermath. Congressional legislation addressing the price of medicines in the U.S., I developed this chart for a project addressing our current state of health economics and value-based health care. Future prospects for value-based pricing of medicines and health care.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To get an answer, Healthcare IT Today turned to an expert – Caleb Williamson, State Public Policy Counsel at the Connected Health Initiative , a group that works to clarify outdated health regulations and incentivize the use of connected health technologies. And if they do, what form will that regulation take?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Montana state senators this past week unanimously voted to pass a telehealth expansion bill out of committee. Rhonda Knudsen, R-Culbertson, by request of the state auditor, would safeguard telehealth coverage after the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, introduced by Sen. "And access to healthcare in the middle of nowhere is not easy."

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InTouch Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

A Prime Example of the Future of Telehealth Legislation. States around the country are creating new legislation to increase access to telehealth services , but one state is going above and beyond when it comes to enacting meaningful change within the healthcare system. Kentucky Doubles Down on Telehealth.

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Iris Telehealth

MAY 8, 2023

As more states become eligible for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification and funding, healthcare organizations are considering becoming CCBHCs. The certification process can be labor-intensive but it offers many benefits to organization and patients.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2023

By 2024, analysts expect the United States to be at a deficit of as many as 31,000 psychiatrists. This alignment happened due to Texas legislation that required providers and agencies throughout the state to work together. Thus, Texas avoided the fragmented approach that many other states have experienced, she added.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

AUGUST 8, 2018

New legislation at state and federal levels is making it possible for telehealth services to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers. During program development, a needs assessment process helps identify specific needs within a community. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Since this is all done electronically and can be transmitted before the patient even leaves the office, the process is much more efficient. Federal vs. State Requirements for E-prescribing. As a result, the federal government and many states are taking a stand to battle this growing problem. State Requirements.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Finally, the current state of tech needs to be updated. Further, state-by-state laws requiring in-person meetings between psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrist collaborators should be reexamined as these can safely take place over video conferences.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 28, 2020

And some legislators do too. " Among the changes, CMS said it would temporarily allow physicians to care for patients at rural hospitals across state lines, "via phone, radio, or online communication, without having to be physically present." WHY IT MATTERS. " ON THE RECORD. in their letter to Verma.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

All providers need to review these new Medicare telehealth billing rules, as well as any state-specific legislative or regulatory requirements. As a best practice, to understand state-specific policies, providers can check the Center for Connected Health Policy State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies Report.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 5, 2023

This bipartisan legislation has important ramifications for psychotherapists offering telehealth in rural areas, particularly Kansas, as it paves the way for more accessible, cost-effective, and time-saving telehealth services. This can be especially useful for clients with limited Internet access.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

Also on its policy agenda for the year ahead: advocating for data standardization, offering input for interoperability rulemaking and engaging with agencies and states to increase telehealth access. We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 9, 2022

While various legislation has been implemented or proposed at both the federal and state levels to standardize and accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI), most stop short of addressing the significant ethical challenges that may arise. new drugs or medical breakthroughs, changes in regulation or legislation, etc.),

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Iris Telehealth

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As more and more states become eligible for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification and funding, many healthcare organizations are considering becoming CCBHCs. The certification process can be labor-intensive but is often worth the effort for the sake of your organization and patients.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 30, 2020

Letter signers – whose organizations represented all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico – asked Congress to prioritize four main areas when pushing forward permanent changes to telemedicine. introduced legislation earlier this month to codify Medicare reimbursement of virtual care at FQHCs and RHCs.

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Redox

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To achieve their growth objectives, 84% of C-suite executives believe they must leverage AI Natural language processing Natural language processing (NLP) gives systems the ability to understand human language as it is spoken and written. Two states have enacted such measures.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

Infrastructure is available nationally for states to leverage and customize locally for their unique Health Information Exchange needs. But establishing an HIE and finding success can be a tremendous challenge for some states to establish in large measure because they require complex and expensive technical infrastructure.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 5, 2023

This bipartisan legislation has important ramifications for psychotherapists offering telehealth in rural areas, particularly Kansas, as it paves the way for more accessible, cost-effective, and time-saving telehealth services. This can be especially useful for clients with limited Internet access.

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TheraNest

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

States have eRx mandates in place or in development. Depending on what state you practice in, there may be mandates already in place. If not, you may face penalties depending on the laws in your state. Providers in states that do not have eRx mandates in place have more time. states with no eRx laws in place.

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Iris Telehealth

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Building a telehealth program in-house won’t solve any recruitment challenges As a medical group dedicated to providing virtual care services to healthcare organizations across the country, Iris Telehealth has access to a provider pool that spans all 50 states.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 2, 2021

However, the public health emergency also acted as an opportunity of sorts – namely, legislative and regulatory flexibilities around telehealth revealed how care can be expanded in new ways. As states look toward a post-pandemic world it's time to build on that promise. THE LARGER TREND. Twitter: @kjercich.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

As a result of many groups lobbying for modification of the Ryan Haight Act, a proposed rule by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is in process. Most of the state waivers related to licensure and private payers have expired, except for some Medicaid telehealth flexibilities.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Additional Notes: The specific implementation of the Act will vary across EU member states, so staying updated on national regulations is crucial. The Act is expected to have a significant impact on clinical trials and research involving AI, potentially leading to stricter data governance and ethical review processes.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

APRIL 9, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Please Note: CCHP has a pending legislation/regulation web page located at the following link: [link]. LEGISLATION. Pending Legislation.

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Redox

JUNE 6, 2023

Building Families Building a family is a process that is distinctly different for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many growing families struggle with fertility issues, the special factors and nuances of the LGBTQ+ journey can make the process particularly challenging to navigate.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MARCH 5, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Please Note: CCHP has a pending legislation/regulation web page located at the following link: [link]. LEGISLATION. Pending Legislation.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 11, 2023

However, moving data from one location (where it is currently stored) to another (where the analysis can take place) is a process fraught with risk. The anonymization process irreversibly removes all identifiable information from the data, which makes it the best possible option for preserving patient privacy.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). CCHP has a pending legislation/regulation webpage located at the following link: [link]. LEGISLATION. Pending Legislation.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Twelve states have enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact so far, with 12 more states introducing Compact legislation—6 of them in the 2016 legislative season. Map courtesy of the Federation of State Medical Boards, [link]. The expedited license is good in all Compact states.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Twelve states have enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact so far, with 12 more states introducing Compact legislation—6 of them in the 2016 legislative season. Map courtesy of the Federation of State Medical Boards, [link]. The expedited license is good in all Compact states.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 31, 2022

As the trusted data steward for secure health information exchange, Rochester RHIO is one of the most respected, trusted and successful health information exchanges in the United States. Maximize process efficiencies through innovative process development. Proven experience with streamlining accounting processes.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

New legislation at state and federal levels is making it possible for telehealth services to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers. During program development, a needs assessment process helps identify specific needs within a community. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.

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Insulin Nation

APRIL 30, 2015

Since then, Dan and his family have been calling for a change to Ohio state law to expand the prescribing authority of state pharmacists so people on insulin therapy, and those who need other life-saving medications, need not walk away empty-handed. They decided to talk with her about a legislative fix. The DKA spiral.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 7, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MAY 14, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Please Note: CCHP has a pending legislation/regulation web page located at the following link: [link]. LEGISLATION. REGULATION.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

JUNE 29, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Please Note: CCHP has a pending legislation/regulation web page located at the following link: [link]. LEGISLATION. REGULATION.

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