Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

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. Remove unnecessary in-person visit requirements for telemental health services.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2023

News and Studies The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule from CMS would continue many of the public health emergency telehealth flexibilities, such as an expanded definition of telehealth practitioners, continued payments to rural health centers and FQHCs, and the expansion of originating sites.

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Mend

APRIL 12, 2023

These do not always include the security required with HIPAA compliance in telemedicine. If so, these policies may appear within the Physician Fee Schedule in 2024. The post The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 3 – Temporary Changes Until The End appeared first on Mend. This is not legal advice.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

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. Remove unnecessary in-person visit requirements for telemental health services.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Why Telemedicine Is Struggling for Telehealth Coverage Many hospitals and health systems relied upon and therefore invested heavily in telehealth during the height of COVID-19. Medicare added over 100 billing codes for the duration of the public health emergency. When a service is performed in a facility (e.g.,

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 26, 2022

The American Telemedicine Association and its ATA Action affiliate on Monday expressed support for a bipartisan bill that would extend the virtual care flexibilities of the public health emergency another two years. They also called for the legislation to safeguard two other provisions they said were key to health equity.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2022

House of Representatives passed by a 416-12 vote the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021 , which would extend the telehealth flexibilities put in place during the public health emergency until the end of 2024.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the great use cases for telemedicine has proven to be mental health. Rarely does mental health require in-person tests. Regarding telepsychiatry, she says in 2024: 1. The first of your three predictions for telepsychiatry in 2024 concerns access. Taking vitals is not necessary.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Jason Considine, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Health Staffing shortages will continue to be a major pain point for providers in 2024 and have a direct impact on their bottom line. Morgenstern.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Nearly all large companies are also worried about the long-term mental health impacts of the public health crisis. By 2024, areas of food access, childcare, housing, racism, and transportation will grow in focus for at least one in ten companies.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

. ” The article quotes industry analyst Seth Basham of Wedbush who noted, “With more people staying at home, Best Buy Health’s tech-based elderly-care offerings likely have seen a boost from the pandemic.”

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Now more than ever before, patients are interested in being active participants in their care, selecting the right health partner, and connecting with their providers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We believe that trend will accelerate further in 2024 as obesity medication options and supply grow. In 2024, nurse leaders will drive the paradigm shift toward AI-enabled virtual nursing.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 28, 2023

" MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. "But the reimbursement for virtual cardiac rehab is uncertain, as these programs largely gained traction with waivers allowed during the public health emergency," he continued. " The U.S.

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Clear Arch Health

APRIL 22, 2024

From reorienting to a more value-based care approach (propelled by remote patient monitoring and similar forms of telehealth/telemedicine), to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) with all its implications and promises for facilitating efficient and reliable patient care, innovations are rampant.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

This Clear Arch Health podcast episode features American Telemedicine Association (ATA) leadership (Ann Mond Johnson, CEO and Kyle Zebley, Sr. VP of Public Policy) talking about telehealth, the end of the Public Health Emergency, and virtual care going forward. Listen and read the full text here!

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

This Clear Arch Health podcast episode features American Telemedicine Association (ATA) leadership (Ann Mond Johnson, CEO and Kyle Zebley, Sr. VP of Public Policy) talking about telehealth, the end of the Public Health Emergency, and virtual care going forward. Listen and read the full text here!

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The American Telemedicine Association this week cheered the bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill from both houses of Congress for including a two-year extension for Medicare telehealth flexibilities that have been in place since the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared in 2020. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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Clear Arch Health

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

2023 Public Health Emergency Update: On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced plans to officially bring the public health emergency (PHE) to an end by May 11, 2023 in response to current COVID-19 trends. There is even a new Behavioral Health Integration code: G0323.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This requirement was relaxed by DEA and HHS early in the COVID-19 shutdown, but the old restrictions are set to return at the end of the 2024. One recommendation was to include a modifier or ‘stamp’ (e.g., ‘T’ for telemedicine) to the prescriber’s DEA number, indicating a special telemedicine registration.”

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Dr. Wallensky and other public health officials acknowledged “vaccine fatigue” and the relatively low uptake of vaccinations for fending off the coronavirus and the flu as well as other infectious diseases. The opportunity and concerned embrace of technology-enabled health care and a consolidating industry. healthcare system.

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Henry Kotula

JULY 28, 2023

The series covered broad issues related to the healthcare workforce, economy, and health policy, and highlighted internal industry changes and trends in service delivery, quality, and equity. The most notable impact of the non-renewal of the PHE was the end of continuous Medicaid public health insurance coverage.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than 330 healthcare and industry organizations asked Congress this week to facilitate a pathway to comprehensive, permanent telehealth reform after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. Department of Health and Human Services the authority and flexibility to continue relaxing certain restrictions. healthcare system.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Expansion of the use of robots in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring will enable health care providers to reach patients in underserved areas. 2024 will likely see continued hype regarding A.I.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 22, 2022

First, the Public Health Emergency (PHE) is likely to be extended for three months in January, bringing today’s best predictions for the end of the PHE to April 2023. CMS also hinted that consideration is being given by CMS to pay for new codes that describe caregiver behavioral management training in CY 2024 rulemaking.

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