South Central Telehealth Resource Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

House of Representatives, allows for an expansion of telehealth/telemedicine coverage under the Medicare Advantage Plan B. Medicare Advantage Plan B is an optional insurance that covers medically necessary and preventative healthcare services, supplies, and select prescription medications for individuals 65 and older.

Telehealth 57

Telehealth Medicare Accountable Care Telemedicine 57

Henry Kotula

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Though not as high profile as Anthem’s policies, payers have been narrowing provider networks to bring down costs. This has been especially true in ACA exchange plans and Medicare Advantage (MA). Providers will need to manage patients post-discharge and keep them healthy in their homes rather than in hospitals.

Medicare 32

Medicare Accountable Care Telemedicine Patient Experience 32

Henry Kotula

MAY 1, 2020

Accountable care organizations also scored a major win in the Thursday rule drop, with CMS pledging they wouldn’t be dinged financially for lower-than-expected health outcomes in their patient populations from COVID-19.?. Other major changes are related to COVID-19 testing for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Medicare Telehealth Nursing Accountable Care 41