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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. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

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What's ahead for health IT policy and legislation in 2023 

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. Part 2 – with HIPAA. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS.

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Cerebral Admits HIPAA Breach, Reports Leak of Data On 3.1 Million Users

Healthcare IT Today

According to the company, which just released a letter outlining the nature of the data issue, Cerebral discovered a breach on January 3, 2023. Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors.

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Temporary Extension of Telemedicine Prescription Rule Approved & Effective Immediately

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have joined forces to issue a temporary telemedicine prescription rule to extend certain exceptions to existing DEA telemedicine regulations.

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Transforming Healthcare Delivery: The Rise of Telemedicine

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Telemedicine was transforming healthcare landscapes by utilizing technology to provide clinical care remotely. Telemedicine ranges from simple text messaging for medical advice to advanced procedures like remotely controlled surgery. Telemedicine can also lead to better resource allocation and utilization.

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Temporary Extention of Telemedicine Prescription Rule Approved & Effective Immediately

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have joined forces to issue a temporary telemedicine prescription rule to extend certain exceptions to existing DEA telemedicine regulations.

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Global Healthcare Informatics Market Trends, Forecasts and Competitive Strategies, 2021-2022 & 2023-2031

Digital Health Global

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Healthcare Informatics Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2023 to 2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.