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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Comments are due on this proposed rule by Feb.

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A Health Consumer Bill of Rights: Assuring Affordability, Access, Autonomy, and Equity

Health Populi

The aspirational document sets out the mission that “every individual deserves the right to obtain health care that is comprehensive, equitable and compassionate.”

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 3 – Temporary Changes Until The End

Mend

In part 3 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary changes that will end on May 11, 2023. What about telehealth HIPAA compliance? As we near the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, providers must know which Medicare changes were only temporary and which are now permanent. However, this exception will end after the PHE is over.

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Weekly Roundup – August 5, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Read more… Environmental Health Surveillance Enhances Public Health. Read more… Featured Health IT Job: Epic Application Analyst/Coordinator at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Washington state, posted to Healthcare IT Central. Read more… 3 Things That Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level.

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White House Ends COVID National & Public Health Emergencies: What Is the Telehealth Future?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

After years of federal controversy and conjecture, the White House announced Monday that the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies (PHE) will end on May 11. As noted by Telehealth.org, other repercussions concerning licensure and HIPAA-compliance enforcement also will take immediate effect with the end of the PHE.

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 2 – Temporary Medicare Changes and Their Effects

Mend

As we head closer to the public health emergency (PHE) end date of May 11, 2023, providers must prepare for changes. More changes to telehealth policy may come in 2023 and 2024. This will enable them to invest in emerging technologies and adapt to the digital health landscape. Always consult your legal counsel.

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

When it comes to sharing data, patients are most comfortable doing it for reasons related to treatment (71%) as compared to payment (39%), operations (28%), or public health (23%). Among organizations surveyed, 64% rely on external expertise for project planning and 71% do so for production.

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