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Telemedicine Today: May 2016

American Well

Telemedicine Today: May 2016. Welcome to the May 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! Being at the American Telemedicine Association conference reminded us yet again why we find healthcare, and specifically telemedicine, to be so inspiring. 6 Tips on Health System Telemedicine Integration.

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Telemedicine Today: April 2016

American Well

Welcome to the April 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today newsletter! In case you missed them, here are a few updates from Avizia: Avizia is among the 10 Most Promising Telemedicine Solution Providers of 2016. Brazilian Doctor Crafts a Telemedicine System to Combat Zika. Employee Benefit News. The result?

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Telemedicine Today: March 2016

American Well

Telemedicine is Still Unknown to Patients. HealthMine Possibly the moment we cringed the most this month is when a new study found that most consumers have no idea what telemedicine is… More than 50% of respondents said they won’t use telemedicine, but 90% of those using telemedicine love it and say it has reduced their healthcare costs.

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Telemedicine Today: February 2016

American Well

Telemedicine Today. February 2016. Large health plans and even the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are starting to reimburse for virtual care, starting first and foremost with the telehealth platforms. 5 Factors Driving Telehealth to Top $1 Billion by 2018. mHealthIntelligence.com. Payer support. Consumer support.

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Legislation to Remove the In-Person Requirement for Telehealth & Telemedicine Reimbursement

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Since 2011, I have been writing the Telehealth.org blog to inform behavioral health professionals of telehealth advocacy to support the permanent approval of telehealth and telemedicine reimbursement at state and federal levels. It also outlines how you can help to ensure the passage of these crucial bills.

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Orthopedic surgeon arrested in $10 million telehealth fraud case

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to a press release , the surgeon, 56-year-old Dr. Elemer Raffai, is accused of allegedly submitting false claims to Medicare in exchange for kickbacks from telemedicine companies. According to the indictment, which was unsealed this week, Raffai was paid by telemedicine companies for each consultation with a beneficiary.

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The CONNECT for Health Act is reintroduced, again

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A bipartisan group of legislators has reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act – first introduced in 2016 – to expand opportunities and coverage for telehealth through Medicare. This is the second time the bill has been reintroduced. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

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