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Medicare Next Generation ACO Model Telehealth Expansion Waiver

Telebehavioral Health Institute

As previously discussed, in the United States traditional fee-for-service system of Medicare, use of the telehealth benefit is limited to rural Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA). As of January 2018, this restriction has changed for more than 50 “Accountable Care … Read more.

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Medicaid’s Telehealth Expansion Waiver Changes ACO Restrictions

Telebehavioral Health Institute

For years, the CMS and Medicare have been open to recognizing telehealth. Although telehealth is covered, there are restrictions. The post Medicaid’s Telehealth Expansion Waiver Changes ACO Restrictions appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. As … Read more.

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Medicaid’s Telehealth Expansion Waiver Changes ACO Restrictions

Telebehavioral Health Institute

For years now, the CMS and Medicare have been open to recognizing telehealth. Although telehealth is covered, there are restrictions. The post Medicaid’s Telehealth Expansion Waiver Changes ACO Restrictions appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. Fret not because as of January 2018, … Read more.

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CVS Health to purchase Signify Health for $8B

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In March, Signify Health acquired Caravan Health , which serves Medicare beneficiaries through accountable care organizations. " wrote Dr. Marc Rothman, CMO of Signify Health, in a company blog post. In 2022, Signify Health clinicians are expected to serve 2.5 million members at their homes, both in person and virtually.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

Interest in telehealth has reached an all-time high, with many of the most prestigious health systems in the U.S. This surge in adoption is driven by the need to address a host of urgent issues, including the need to engage patient populations, bridge gaps in care, expand revenue sources, and make care more convenient for patients.

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The Top Telehealth Terms to Know

American Well

At American Well, we recognize that telehealth is a new or budding concept for a lot of people in a lot of different industries. Our goal is to help you understand how telehealth can work for you and what exactly all these buzzwords mean. Telehealth is on the rise in ACOs. Click here for an in-depth showing of AW9 features.

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The Top Telehealth Terms to Know

American Well

At American Well, we recognize that telehealth is a new or budding concept for a lot of people in a lot of different industries. Our goal is to help you understand how telehealth can work for you and what exactly all these buzzwords mean. Telehealth is on the rise in ACOs. Click here for an in-depth showing of AW9 features.