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Telemedicine triage kiosks reduce ER visits by 11% for ACO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient. Many AICNY beneficiaries reside in group homes and use Federally Qualified Community Health Centers. THE PROBLEM.

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Sun River Health shifts 67% of its visits to telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"However, building capacity to accommodate a substantial increase in telemedicine visits originating from non-clinical locations presented a significant challenge to Sun River's legacy operational model," Sinkoff explained. " MARKETPLACE. After it was vetted, Sun River quickly rolled out 245 Doxy.me "Doxy.me

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MedPAC members weigh future of telehealth coverage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

During the meeting, the 15 commissioners present weighed the ideal fee schedule for physicians and what services might be included in the future. Presenters also zeroed in on audio-only services. Although the pandemic shows no signs of slowing in the United States, questions around the future of that coverage have continued to swirl.

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CBO Score Allows CHRONIC Care Act to Pass Hurdle

American Well

When it comes to telemedicine and telehealth, the CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 will put a number of new provisions into action, including (but not limited to) the following: Increase the cap on the total number of participating beneficiaries from 10,000 to 15,000. Be sure to stay tuned to our blog for future updates.

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CBO Score Allows CHRONIC Care Act to Pass Hurdle

American Well

When it comes to telemedicine and telehealth, the CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 will put a number of new provisions into action, including (but not limited to) the following: Increase the cap on the total number of participating beneficiaries from 10,000 to 15,000. Be sure to stay tuned to our blog for future updates.

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Will Vertical Integration Kill the Primary Care Practice?

Health Blawg

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.

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Will Vertical Integration Kill the Primary Care Practice?

Health Blawg

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.