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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage. Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008.

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AccessHealth uses telemedicine to boost mental health visits by 10% during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Purchasing devices and platforms due to pricing was a concern, and HIPAA-compliant platforms and cybersecurity [were concerns] for PHI/patient safety." Staff members were unsure if Medicare and Medicaid would honor the prospective payment-system rate. Decisions were not made yet on the level of payment.

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Can you identify 7 qualities of a successful telehealth program?

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

New legislation at state and federal levels is making it possible for telehealth services to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers. Successful telehealth programs use adequate bandwidth, HIPAA-compliant software, appropriate hardware and delivery methods that meet patient needs.

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Getting Started with Telehealth

TheraNest

As of December 2017, there are 5,042 designated mental health shortage areas across the United States, leaving over 120 million people without access to proper mental health services. The most important thing you need to have when you start offering online therapy is a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system. Software Requirements.

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2020 Roadmap: Overcoming Telemedicine Barriers

GlobalMed

Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers can pay the same service differently. Because of these hurdles, and the uncertainty around HIPAA compliance, some providers have decided to steer clear of telemedicine. Licensing requirements can represent another headache when it comes to providers caring for patients in other states.

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Getting Started with Telehealth

TheraNest

As of December 2017, there are 5,042 designated mental health shortage areas across the United States, leaving over 120 million people without access to proper mental health services. The most important thing you need to have when you start offering online therapy is a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system. Software Requirements.

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The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

Lloyd Price

Healthcare is a $3 trillion+ industry wrought with waste and middlemen.Two insurers, UnitedHealth Group and CVS Health, are among America’s largest firms by revenue, bringing in $200 billion and $185 billion respectively in 2017. This year there was job posting for a HIPAA compliance lead for the Alexa team.