Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

Emergency declarations, Congressional legislative actions, and state regulations implemented unprecedented changes to many healthcare delivery aspects. Some of these changes will expire in the next few weeks, but many will continue while further legislative action develops.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Recommendations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guide the legislation, emphasizing the vital role of digital tools in tackling challenges faced by patients and providers, particularly in underserved communities. ” Telehealth.org is dedicated to helping the professionals who serve women with digital tools. .

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Digital Health Today

JUNE 17, 2021

As expected, one of the hot topics was the COVID-19 Pandemic; Coronavirus has altered the landscape of worldwide healthcare irrevocably and demonstrated the necessity to accelerate the digital transformation. Given the importance of these aspects, specific sessions were fully dedicated to data protection and cybersecurity.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

The first RFI to issue was the one seeking input on the regulations implementing the Stark law and the federal anti-kickback statute (See: Stark and AKS RFI and public comments ). The original HIPAA regulations were drafted by HHS in the absence of any particular statutory framework. Hey, coordinated care is a good idea.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

The first RFI to issue was the one seeking input on the regulations implementing the Stark law and the federal anti-kickback statute (See: Stark and AKS RFI and public comments ). The original HIPAA regulations were drafted by HHS in the absence of any particular statutory framework. Hey, coordinated care is a good idea.

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 13, 2024

During 3 days of immersive learning, you'll dive into new technologies in healthcare (like generative AI, VR and digital twins), learn how successful systems roll out change, and get up-close with the regulators shaping Europe’s current health landscape. At HIMSS24 Europe, we’ll cover them all.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Legislation and policymaking are a black box for most people. That’s why the Connected Health Initiative advocates on behalf of all health IT vendors on issues ranging from reimbursement to interoperability to FDA regulation, Colin learned in a conversation with CHI’s Brian Scarpelli.

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CMS.gov

JUNE 20, 2018

Legislation. One of the top areas of burden identified in the over 2,600 comments received was compliance with the physician self-referral law (often called the “Stark Law”) and its accompanying regulations. Medicare’s regulations must support this close collaboration. Working Together for Value. lisa.sokol@cms…. Seema Verma.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Or search through PubMed or Google Scholar to read peer-reviewed journal articles and textbooks on the topic. Many professionals also no longer join national or state associations, eroding their budgets and resulting abilities to exert influence over essential legislative processes. More importantly, be in charge?

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are a lot of rules and regulations in place in the world of healthcare. Have the regulations done the same though? Or are there areas that are missing regulations? Or are there areas in healthcare where past regulations are now too restrictive and are holding us back? The following is what they had to say.

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LinkousThink

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

In an era of partisan wrangling over healthcare reform there is one topic which enjoys widespread support across the spectrum of politics: telemedicine. ATA has developed several specific proposed changes in healthcare policies, which do not require legislation and only small changes in current administrative regulations.

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LinkousThink

DECEMBER 28, 2009

After months of grueling debates, public clamor and hundreds of legislative proposals, national health reform legislation for the United States is almost here. The House and Senate versions of the legislation will be reconciled and a final bill will be signed by the President early next year. What a year.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Regional Opportunities and Challenges: Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure: Building resilient and accessible healthcare systems across the MENA region was a key topic. Digital Equity: Bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to healthcare technologies was a hot topic.

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CMS.gov

MAY 31, 2018

Legislation. After only eight months, we’ve made significant progress through our Patients over Paperwork initiative: streamlining our regulations, increasing efficiencies, and improving care for patients. Quality Payment Program Exceeds Year 1 Participation Goal. keya.joy-bush@…. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:00. Seema Verma. Initiatives.

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TheraNest

AUGUST 20, 2018

Understanding Telehealth Regulations. Telehealth regulation is a tricky subject. Every state has different policies and regulations in place to manage virtual medical services, which, unfortunately means there is no blanket information we can provide that would be true in every situation. Getting Started with Telehealth.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

US legislators have recently been vocal about the dangers of AI, and ChatGPT in particular. Still, some of the newer, free ChatGPT systems can be used to find and compile quick summaries of research topics. ChatGPT is a hot topic at many health conferences this season. Then someone switched the topic.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

US legislators have recently been vocal about the dangers of AI, and ChatGPT in particular. Still, some of the newer, free ChatGPT systems can be used to find and compile quick summaries of research topics. ChatGPT is a hot topic at many health conferences this season. Then someone switched the topic.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

US legislators have recently been vocal about the dangers of AI, and ChatGPT in particular. Still, some of the newer, free ChatGPT systems can be used to find and compile quick summaries of research topics. ChatGPT is a hot topic at many health conferences this season. What is ChatGPT in Healthcare?

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LinkousThink

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Wireless health care, mHealth, was a new focus at the meeting and was clearly a hot topic for attendees. A group of state legislators also were in attendance and ATA took the opportunity to have conversations about Medicaid, licensure and other regulations with several of them.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

As they manage this burst of innovation, he said, they're turning to HIMSS for help – whether that's with HIMSS Analytics' many maturity models, or to stay informed about what's happening from a legislative, regulatory or reimbursement standpoint. "It's here. Let's just put it that way.

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TheraNest

AUGUST 20, 2018

Understanding Telehealth Regulations. Telehealth regulation is a tricky subject. Every state has different policies and regulations in place to manage virtual medical services, which, unfortunately means there is no blanket information we can provide that would be true in every situation. Getting Started with Telehealth.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 22, 2022

After continuing COVID-related telemental health laws and behavioral telehealth regulations in 2022, many key issues for 2023 are already decided. Both federal and state legislative groups have focused heavily on passing behavioral telehealth regulations to be enacted in 2023 and are poised to extend in subsequent years.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Anika Heavener, Vice President of Innovation and Investments at The SCAN Foundation Health equity continues to be a hot topic in 2023 but even with all the advancements in healthcare technology, older marginalized adults still aren’t getting the care they deserve.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 21, 2020

The future of telehealth regulations has continued to be a hot topic over the last few months, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle introducing legislation to expand access in a variety of ways. THE LARGER TREND.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 26, 2023

It will help you keep up-to-date on state telehealth laws and regulations and provide important information about best practices. In addition to the two general topics addressed by the BBS, two other issues are addressed: prescribing medication and unauthorized medical practice. Accessed Feb.

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American Well

JULY 21, 2015

What changed in the world or in the health care system or regulation to make telemedicine something that seems like everyone is starting to do it? And I think it’s primarily because one, there’s always legislative issues when you’re working in something as complex as health care. So it becomes natural to innovate around that topic.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

It will help you keep up-to-date on state telehealth laws and regulations and provide important information about best practices. In addition to the two general topics addressed by the BBS, two other issues are addressed: prescribing medication and unauthorized medical practice. Accessed Feb.

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American Well

JULY 21, 2015

What changed in the world or in the health care system or regulation to make telemedicine something that seems like everyone is starting to do it? And I think it’s primarily because one, there’s always legislative issues when you’re working in something as complex as health care. It seems to be ubiquitous in 2015.

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CMS.gov

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Legislation. But certain CMS regulations also constrain plans’ full negotiating power and keep them from lowering costs for their enrollees. Proposed Changes to Lower Drug Prices in Medicare Advantage and Part D. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Mon, 11/26/2018 - 15:36. Alex Azar and Seema Verma. HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator. Medicare Part D.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Whether it’s new legislation or other changes, the one reality with a US presidential election is […] For the 48th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we're talking about the 2020 Presidential Election and Its Impact on Health IT. What policy and regulations could be impacted?

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Health Populi

APRIL 10, 2019

Congress this week on the topic of prescription drug costs. As pharma industry execs testify this week on Capitol Hill about how prescription drugs get priced and distributed, the overwhelming majority of Americans believe that drug prices are too high and require government regulation.

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