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What the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Means for Healthcare Providers

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The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), brings pivotal updates in healthcare reimbursement. The conversion factor for 2024 has been adjusted to $32.7375, a decrease from the 2023 conversion factor of $33.8872.

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2024 Brings New Medicare Billing Opportunities for FQHCs and RHCs with RPM and RTM Services

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Beginning January 1, 2024, a significant change in Medicare billing practices greatly impacted Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). For the first time, these centers can bill Medicare separately for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) services.

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Bonus Features – February 25, 2024 – 73% of digital health vendors use FHIR APIs, 83% of clinicians think telemedicine is good for chronic condition management, plus 28 more stories

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Reps Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act of 2024 , which would standardize the way demographic information is entered into certified health IT products and ensure more precise patient matches.

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Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

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The American Telehealth Association announced its policy priorities for 2024 ; they include making Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent before the end of the year and removing the in-person requirement for the remote prescribing of controlled substances. Wellness app Vivoo launched an at-home digital UTI test.

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Healthcare Trends 2024: Navigating the Future of Medicine and Patient Care

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In an era where technology and healthcare increasingly intersect, the landscape of medical care is undergoing a transformative shift. As we look toward healthcare trends for 2024, one of the most pivotal developments is the rise of remote patient monitoring (RPM). Frequently Asked Questions What are the key healthcare trends for 2024?

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Innovaccer Announces Acquisition of Pharmacy Quality Solutions to Accelerate Value-Based Care in Pharmacy Settings

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In addition, it covers up to 60 million lives, representing 9 out of every 10 Medicare lives and partners with 5 of the Top 6 Medicare Advantage health plans. Innovaccer has helped its customers unify health records for more than 54 million people and generate over $1.5 Originally announced March 12th, 2024

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Grow Therapy Raises $88M Sequoia Capital-Led Series C to Advance Effective Mental Healthcare

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Additionally, the company announced the launch of its enhanced measurement-informed care system, which will allow it to elevate the care experience for clients and providers and make value-based behavioral care accessible for all patient populations, including Medicaid and Medicare members. Originally announced April 8th, 2024