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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. Reimbursement is only one of many areas to be impacted by 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. After December 31, 2024, these sites can no longer offer virtual visits relating to non-behavioral/mental health care. As the PHE ends, it’s essential to know what is changing so you can prepare.

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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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Isn’t It Eyeconic? Vision Care in the Evolving Health Care Ecosystem

Health Populi

per average internet user per month in 2025, $3.18 But the non-traditional data bytes (detailed in the Cracked Labs graphic above) that industry, and especially retail at large, are mashing up aren’t usually covered by HIPAA, unless they reside in HIPAA-covered entities’ information systems. for Americans.

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Taking stock of the sudden evolution of telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Research firm Frost & Sullivan forecasts a sevenfold growth in telehealth by 2025 – a five-year compound annual growth rate of 38%. Telehealth continues to grow as a crucial part of patient care, especially when supporting patients who live in remote areas and senior citizens.

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Practicing Telehealth Across State Lines: 2023 Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Practitioners of all healthcare professions will be impacted by the upcoming end of the public health emergency (PHE). They include the following: If my client has a residence in my state of licensure, is it still going to be ok for me to work with them after the end of the COVID public health emergency?

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Practicing Telehealth Across State Lines: 2023 Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Practitioners of all healthcare professions will be impacted by the upcoming end of the public health emergency (PHE). They include the following: If my client has a residence in my state of licensure, is it still going to be ok for me to work with them after the end of the COVID public health emergency?