Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 2, 2020

If your firm is in the remote care/caregiving space (health, telehealth, engagement), please comment or email and I will add to this list. Note the other ‘temporary’ change of reimbursement for remote (even telephone) visits , now fitting into the concept of telehealth. Well, as of 2015, only one-third offered free Wi-Fi to residents.

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care innovations

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Changes to policy regarding telehealth and remote patient management (RPM) — and, specifically, changes affecting the reimbursement for these services offered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — are having an effect on the usage of digital delivery on the larger healthcare industry.

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care innovations

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Department of Agriculture (USDA) telehealth report is echoing findings made over the past year by leaders of other federal agencies like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. USDA Telehealth Report: ‘Little Is Known’ about Use in Remote Communities. 5% of urban residents used health monitoring devices, versus 1.3%

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This was endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1990 and adopted in the United States on October 1, 2015. To justify the continued reimbursement of audio-only telehealth, careful research must substantiate the efficacy of telephone telehealth services. These distinctions may help: CPT Codes. 45 minutes.”

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Connected Health Initiative

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For that to happen, we need Congress to recognize the importance of digital medicine and telehealth tools, and address provisions that hinder their use. We believe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should gather information and report on how these technologies lead to better, more cost-effective care.

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Health Populi

JUNE 1, 2021

While Apple product purchases in 2015 were. We can look to Medicare Advantage programs in the current landscape of health care payment: these plans and “payviders” have an incentive to adopt useful tech that helps people care for themselves at home and on-the-go, and there are examples of plans doing just that.

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American Well

MAY 5, 2015

Telehealth is dynamically changing the way both patients and physicians view healthcare. Roy introduced the patented service brokerage technology used by his company, which is currently the nation’s largest telehealth network. How has the FSMB Policy set the golden standard for telehealth? In 2013, he was appointed to the U.S.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) is new legislation in the United States. In May 2018, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administration (CMS) released a brief but noteworthy document entitled, Summary of Policies in the … Read more.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 26, 2022

At the insistence of customers and prospects, technology offerings (beyond telehealth) will be required in all of these settings, especially at home -- and so as long-predicted , they must proliferate and improve. Medical practices are now offering choices to patients – in person or telehealth ? ATA’s live event return to Boston.

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American Well

MAY 5, 2015

Telehealth is dynamically changing the way both patients and physicians view healthcare. Roy introduced the patented service brokerage technology used by his company, which is currently the nation’s largest telehealth network. How has the FSMB Policy set the golden standard for telehealth? In 2013, he was appointed to the U.S.

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American Well

MAY 5, 2015

Telehealth is dynamically changing the way both patients and physicians view healthcare. Roy introduced the patented service brokerage technology used by his company, which is currently the nation’s largest telehealth network. How has the FSMB Policy set the golden standard for telehealth? In 2013, he was appointed to the U.S.

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care innovations

APRIL 25, 2018

million in telehealth claims per year “did not meet Medicare requirements,” the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has thrust new light upon America’s byzantine telemedicine reimbursement policies and the limitations they place on the expansion of value-based care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 19, 2022

Additionally, with this certification, Canvas customers are now eligible for value-based payment models in Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as many commercial value-based programs. . Founded in 2015, Canvas is reimagining the EMR for the future of healthcare. About Canvas Medical.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. implementing the technology in 2015. Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. healthcare costs. healthcare costs.”.

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GlobalMed

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties – and nonfatal prescription opioid overdoses are highest in states with large rural populations. It’s worth noting that The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently increased reimbursement for substance abuse treatment. Contact Us.

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American Well

JANUARY 15, 2016

This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) unveiled the Next Generation ACO Model , which allows select Medicare ACOs to assume more risk in service of pursuing efficient and effective patient care. And for a broader understanding of the telemedicine reimbursement landscape, read the reimbursement blog post from 2015.

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American Well

JANUARY 15, 2016

This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) unveiled the Next Generation ACO Model , which allows select Medicare ACOs to assume more risk in service of pursuing efficient and effective patient care. And for a broader understanding of the telemedicine reimbursement landscape, read the reimbursement blog post from 2015.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

At American Well, we recognize that telehealth is a new or budding concept for a lot of people in a lot of different industries. Our goal is to help you understand how telehealth can work for you and what exactly all these buzzwords mean. Telehealth is on the rise in ACOs. Click here for an in-depth showing of AW9 features.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

At American Well, we recognize that telehealth is a new or budding concept for a lot of people in a lot of different industries. Our goal is to help you understand how telehealth can work for you and what exactly all these buzzwords mean. Telehealth is on the rise in ACOs. Click here for an in-depth showing of AW9 features.

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Health Populi

JUNE 13, 2018

Even with moderating medical trend growth, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expect that healthcare spending will account for 20% of the U.S. PwC notes that consumer income had a “dramatic drop” in 2015 and 2016, which will lead to a dampening impact on healthcare spending in 2019. economy by 2026.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. implementing the technology in 2015. Out of all the reasons health systems are implementing telehealth, however, reducing medical costs is one of the largest driving factors. healthcare costs. healthcare costs.”.

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Enzyme Health

APRIL 30, 2019

View research study > View article in mHealth Intelligence > Indiana Ocular Telehealth Lawsuit Highlights Ongoing National Battle. The lawsuit highlights a national battle between ocular telehealth companies and the 11 states where connected care eye exams are banned.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The report, which calls telehealth “one of the most promising quality of life opportunities in the United States today,” looks closely at the lack of broadband access in rural areas. The report also noted the omission of telehealth in disaster planning, response and recovery.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Each month Avizia shares some of the latest news from the telehealth industry, including research, events, legislation, insight and more. 5 Factors Driving Telehealth to Top $1 Billion by 2018. While younger generations are flocking to telehealth services, more and more seniors are using on-demand healthcare as well.

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American Well

MARCH 29, 2016

Each month Avizia shares some of the latest news from the telehealth industry, including research, events, legislation, insight and more. The current state of who is providing telehealth may be creating fear and trust issues. Alternative Payment Models Love Telehealth. Many are turning to telehealth. Healthcare Dive.

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care innovations

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

An influential political advocacy and trade group, AHIP’s support for telehealth and RPM is a significant indicator of the healthcare industry’s rapidly expanding acceptance of remote care in recent years. An insurance provider whose Medicare members, when enrolled in a RPM program, were 76% less likely to be readmitted to a hospital.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2022

Mental health is an area where investment accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, even beyond telehealth visits with therapists and other mental health professionals. Virtual visits were selected five times more often for anxiety and depression complaints than in-person – and this was for pre-pandemic encounters between 2015 and 2017.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The pandemic generated uneven experiences for millions of Americans as physicians, therapists, nurse practitioners, hospitals and other caregivers – all coming to telehealth with varying levels of experience themselves – tried suddenly to meet patients where they were, said PwC researchers.

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American Well

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Welcome to the the final edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today for 2015! For those new to this feature, we share the telehealth industry’s hottest news, events, legislation, insight and more. As another year approaches its end, we take a look back at 2015 as a year of great progress in the evolving Telemedicine industry.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 20, 2015

From ICD-10 to telehealth, let’s explore these important trends and what they mean for healthcare! Telehealth is slowly revolutionizing the healthcare world for the better. The bundled payment method is designed to give an organization more control over their budget, in turn increasing cost efficacy and quality care.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

The eMeasure Certification Program launched in July of 2015 is designed to “certify the data extraction and reporting process” the new systems that are used to process all kinds of healthcare data. NCQA Press Release November 24th, 2015: [link]. eMeasure Certification Program Basics. ” eMeasure Certification Process.

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The Digital Health Corner

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) has been used since 2015 as a metric to determine negative Medicare payment adjustments to providers who do not meet quality standards. I will discuss below some of the most useful applications of such exemplary registries. Provide real-world data for regulators.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

AUGUST 17, 2015

From difficulties implanting new HER systems to the re-evaluation of Medicare reimbursements, rural hospitals are looking for new ways to stay afloat. Could cloud-based software be the saving grace for rural hospitals in 2015? Turning to Telehealth. Telehealth opens a new channel of communication for rural hospitals.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Telehealth will be a big part of expanding access, but there’s still a lot to do before it can deliver on its full potential. Telehealth: A Great Equalizer. To accommodate this shift, payers relaxed many policies that would have otherwise made it difficult to utilize telehealth in favor of receiving care in a traditional setting.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Fortunately, it has become easier in recent years, with Medicare now offering reimbursements for CCM services. The program is offered through Medicare and is available to beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with one of these chronic conditions and who meet certain other criteria. We will talk about the CPT codes in the next sections.

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Henry Kotula

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This has been especially true in ACA exchange plans and Medicare Advantage (MA). In fact, a recent Kaiser Family Foundation study found that 35% of MA enrollees were in narrow-network plans in 2015, while only 22% were in broad-network plans. Bentley said narrow provider networks haven’t had a huge impact yet.

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The Digital Health Corner

JUNE 14, 2017

According to most recent statistics from the Office of the National Coordinator, use of EHRs has increased from 20% in 2004 to 87% in 2015. I’d like to discuss what I believe are five areas of significant opportunity for quality technologies. EHRs were designed as documentation centers for billing and regulatory purposes.

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