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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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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%. Since then, CMS has now expanded coverage for telehealth and telemedicine. How can healthcare provider organizations tackle privacy issues related to HIPPA when it comes to telemedicine?

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The CONNECT for Health Act is reintroduced, again

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

WHY IT MATTERS Last introduced in 2021, CONNECT 2023 would expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities and make it easier for patients to connect with their doctors, according to a recent announcement from the American Telemedicine Association.

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Value-based healthcare – what it means for Thailand

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Thailand’s population is ageing rapidly with almost half of its electorate above 50 years old by 2025. In that regard, Thailand has begun development of its telemedicine programme at 32 hospitals located in rural areas in eight provinces since March this year. The last lesson is to take a problem-driven approach.

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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?

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Practicing Telehealth Across State Lines: Spring 2023 Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Practitioners of all healthcare professionals 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?