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Australia ends support for 128 telehealth items

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Some changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for telehealth items in Australia – including the termination of 128 items, amendment of 17 items, and the addition of two more items – have taken effect this week. Some healthcare leaders in the country have pointed out potential consequences of the MBS telehealth changes.

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HIMSS names 2021 Changemaker Award winners

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

She has also been focused on improving telehealth services and implementing remote patient monitoring for the most vulnerable and underserved patients. Before that she served as director of the State Innovation Models Initiative at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. hardest hit by the pandemic. Sue Feldman, RN.

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The Chronic Care Model and its Key Elements

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In 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions (ICCC) Framework, which emphasizes community and policy components of enhancing chronic disease health care. Fortunately, it has become easier in recent years, with Medicare now offering reimbursements for CCM services.

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GlobalMed and Answers Media Network Host Webinar on Urgent Need for Telemedicine

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Industry thought leaders discuss telehealth adoption and legislation. How Medicare telehealth policies, the 21st Century Cures Act, CHRONIC Care Act, and Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act are changing healthcare. Best practices for telehealth adoption and stakeholder buy-in. Scottsdale, Ariz – Sept. Media Contact.